Auburn, ME

I’m writing in response to the Sun Journal article “Auburn Mall is struggling to attract tenants. Is small, local business the answer?” (July 26). I want to tell everyone that 7 Jam Kitchen, one of the new restaurants in the mall, is incredible. The chef is so creative and so passionate. Several of the things […]

The men managed to escape with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

I loved seeing the balloons at the 32nd Great Falls Balloon Festival (now the L/A Balloon Festival). An Aug. 16 news report outlined the origins of the festival. The founders created an event where both Lewiston and Auburn shared their common space for something purely for fun and wonder.  I recently acquired a T-shirt at […]

Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2026.

Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures a butterfly spreading its wings, possibly warming itself or drying its wings before taking flight as September gets underway.

The city is gathering feedback as it develops a vision for the section from Court Street to Washington Street.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators Association is holding our first meeting of the 2026-27 year at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., in Auburn on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Members are invited to come earlier to enjoy coffee and pastries and to socialize with friends. The cost for lunch is […]

Cornelius Williams, 32, was struck while walking and pushing a cart along the tracks between Elm and Court streets Tuesday afternoon, police say.

The project will be a "major gateway" to the downtown area, officials said, and will be focused on a stretch of Minot Avenue.

Authorities urge caution around wild animals and stress vaccinations.