City of Auburn, Maine

**Commuters should seek an alternate route and avoid the area to avoid significant delays.** Thank you for your patience while crews work to safely reopen the roadway.

⚠️ Center Street remains closed in both directions near 901 Center Street (WD Matthews/K&R Auto) due to a motor vehicle crash that brought down several utility poles and power lines. Crews are on scene working to restore power and make repairs. The road will remain closed while this work continues.

Power is out in the area. Traffic will be impacted for several hours as utility crews work to make repairs and restore power. Motorists are advised to please avoid the area.

First responders are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash near 901 Center St which resulted in multiple utility poles and power lines down. ALL LANES OF TRAVEL ARE CLOSED. Traffic is being detoured:

* North bound traffic Center St to Joline Dr
* South bound traffic Turner Rd (Rt 4) onto Turner St

These sessions are meant to be informative, transparent, and open to conversation.

Whether you’re a budget buff or just budget-curious, we hope you’ll join us.

📍 Tues., March 10, 6 to 8PM at Auburn City Hall, Community Room
📍 Sat., March 14, 3 to 5PM at the Auburn Resource Center, 121 Mill Street

Curious about what’s in the City’s FY27 budget? Want to better understand where your tax dollars are going — and why?

Mayor Jeff Harmon is hosting two Town Hall–style meetings to walk through the proposed FY27 budget, explain key priorities, and answer your questions.

We’re excited to share Auburn's 2025 Annual Report - a look back at an incredible year for Auburn, filled with progress, pride, and meaningful accomplishments. We invite you to dive into the highlights that made 2025 such a remarkable year.
www.auburnmaine.gov/2025annualre...

The City of Auburn has issued a WINTER PARKING BAN beginning at 10:00AM on Monday, February 23 and ending at 7:00AM on Tuesday, February 24.

The City of Auburn has issued a WINTER PARKING BAN beginning at 10:00AM on Monday, February 23 and ending at 7:00AM on Tuesday, February 24.

The City of Auburn has implemented a WINTER PARKING BAN, which will begin at 9:00PM on Tuesday (2/10) and end at Noon on Wednesday (2/11).

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on the outbound side. Work crews, signage, and emergency lights will be in the area. Please use caution when approaching the scene. 🚧

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Auburn Water District is on the scene of a water main break on Minot Avenue in Auburn. There will be a partial closure of the roadway between Garfield Road and Leavitt Street.

📚 HiSET classes in Auburn!
Earn your high school credential and open doors for better jobs, training, and a stronger community. Wednesdays, 9AM–noon at the Auburn Resource Center (121 Mill St).
Questions: cmorenodiaz@auburnschl.edu

Due to a significant winter storm, Auburn City Hall and municipal offices will be CLOSED Monday, January 26. Crews will be prioritizing roadway operations. Residents are urged to stay safe and avoid travel. Many city services are available auburnmaine.gov.

Due to the impending storm, the City of Auburn has issued a WINTER PARKING BAN. The ban will begin Sunday, January 25 at 9:00PM and end at 7:00AM on Tuesday, January 27. ❄️

⚠️ Service Update: Trash & Recycling ⚠️
Due to the impending storm, Auburn's curbside collection will run one day later than normal next week:

🗑️ Monday → Tuesday
🗑️ Tuesday → Wednesday
🗑️ Wednesday → Thursday
🗑️ Thursday → Friday
🗑️ Friday → Saturday

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Once snow begins, avoid unnecessary travel and give plow trucks plenty of space. Limit time outdoors and watch for signs of cold-related illness.

Need warmth? 24-hr Emergency Warming Center: 70 Horton St., Lewiston

City updates & alerts: auburnmaine.gov/enotify ❄️

❄️ Winter Storm Preparedness ❄️
Very cold temperatures and significant snowfall are expected this weekend in Auburn.

Plan ahead: stock essentials, charge devices, bring pets indoors, and check on neighbors.

💳 Cards, checks & online payments are not affected
🪙 Rounding will only be applied to the final total, not to individual items or fees
📢 Advance notice will be shared before this takes effect

Heads up: Due to the end of penny production nationally, the City of Auburn will soon begin rounding cash payments up or down to the nearest $0.05 (once our penny supply is depleted).

Make a difference in Auburn: serve on a municipal board or committee! We’re accepting applications for vacant seats and upcoming vacancies. Visit onboard.auburnmaine.gov/expirations and click “Apply.” Deadline is 2/2. Apply today. Community service starts here!

Questions? Contact Ward 5 City Councilor Leroy Walker at 207-577-2694 or LWalker@auburnmaine.gov.

Want to Donate? Gently used clothing donations are very welcome and can be dropped at the Auburn Senior Community Center (Pettengill Park, next to Auburn Recreation), Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Items may be left outside the glass doors after hours.

The Auburn Age-Friendly Community Committee is hosting a FREE Clothing Giveaway. Join them on Sun., January 18, Noon–3PM at the Auburn Resource Center at 121 Mill Street.

Get pants, shirts, jackets, socks, blankets and more! All items are free and available while supplies last.

Auburn City Hall (and other municipal offices) will be CLOSED on New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1). Remember that many city services are available online at auburnmaine.gov. 🎉

Main Street - from Drummond to Court - is CLOSED to all traffic today as we set up & host New Year's Auburn 2026! Auburn Hall & the municipal parking garage can be accessed using Mechanic's Row. Through traffic must alternate routes. This closure will last all day until approximately 11PM.

Due to icy weather conditions, Auburn City Hall and other city offices will have a delayed opening today (12/29). Auburn Hall will open at 10:00AM. Please use caution if you must travel this morning. Note: The Auburn Public Library will open at 11:00AM.

SERVICE UPDATE: Due to the ongoing storm, curbside collection for today (Wednesday, December 24th) has been cancelled. Collection for residents with Wednesday pickup will resume next week. Reminder: Auburn residents can drive through & drop off household trash at Maine Waste-to-Energy (no charge).

A WINTER PARKING BAN will be in effect starting tonight at 8PM (Tuesday, Dec. 23) and will last until Christmas Eve at 1PM.

Please make sure your vehicles are off the streets so our dedicated plow crews can work their Christmas magic and keep roads safe for everyone. Thanks for your cooperation!

From all of us at the City of Auburn, we wish you a peaceful, joyful, and wonderful Christmas holiday. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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