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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Auburn’s new Mayor Jeff Harmon pledges to ‘build trust in local government’
In his inaugural address, Harmon said he wants the City Council to work more transparently and collaboratively with the public, and plans to form committees to address housing affordability and homelessness, among other initiatives.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Auburn council passes watershed ordinance changes
Councilors approved the ordinance rezoning some 60 acres off Gracelawn Road, updated septic design standards and an increase in minimum lot size for developments in the watershed.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Auburn council signals support for series of ordinance changes in Lake Auburn watershed
In a first reading, the council approved a new septic design standard and rezoned 60 acres of land off Gracelawn Road owned by John Gendron.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2023
Planning Board OKs public hearings on Lake Auburn watershed changes
The changes, some of which have been previously discussed by city officials, were recommended by the Lake Auburn Water Quality ad-hoc committee.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
Maine Public Utilities Commission dismisses complaint requesting investigation of Auburn Water District
However, the PUC has requested that the Auburn Water District submit certain information following any updates in the ongoing litigation between the water district and the city of Lewiston.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Money swiped from watershed protection agency
The thief made off with $29,000 and the FBI has been informed.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2023
State approves new Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
The Maine Drinking Water Program said a conservative boundary can be established with current data, but that further investigation would be needed to establish a boundary closer to Lake Auburn.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2023
State officials reviewing Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
Local officials believe the recommended line will be conservative, but the decision will have implications for proposed housing development on the land.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Warming temperatures threaten Lake Auburn’s water quality
Maine's water quality is particularly good, largely due to its cold climate. As the state's winters grow warmer, however, the periods of ice cover that protect the state's lakes are shrinking, according to research.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Lake Auburn consultant to evaluate where phosphorus increase is coming from
Based on the findings, the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission may conduct a treatment this year to help prevent algae blooms.
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