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• Episode 32-Manufacturing Month

  Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Jay Brenchick, Auburn’s Economic Development Director; Jim Fay, President of Maine MEP which is the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership; and John Lewis, Executive Director of “MAME” - the Manufacturers Association of Maine.October is Manufacturing Month in Maine, and this statewide effort raises awareness about the state’s manufacturing sector. The City of Auburn has led the way on this initiative, partnering with the Manufacturers Association of Maine and Maine MEP to hold events at manufacturing sites in Auburn and across the state.To learn more and register for those events, visit the MAME website.   

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• Episode 31- Comprehensive Plan Update

  Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio for this episode are David Hediger, the City of Auburn’s Director of Planning; Lauren Caffe, the City of Auburn’s Long-Range Planner; and John Cleveland, chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The Comprehensive Plan committee has been hard at work, engaging the residents and general community, and will have a draft vision statement in October. You can learn more about the committee, its meeting schedule, as well as provide input, on the Comprehensive Plan website. You can also reach out to David, Lauren and John through email. [email protected] [email protected]@auburnmaine.gov 

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• Episode 30- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

  Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Haley Warden and Misty Edgecomb, co-chairs of the Auburn Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Learn more about the board's work and some big, bold ideas for possible recreational opportunities.You can learn more about the board, the meeting schedule and agendas. You can also visit the recreation department and find more about the programs and services offered as well as visit the recreation's online registration portal.    

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• Episode 29- Introduction to Auburn's 2026 Comprehensive Plan

  Joining Jenn Boenig for this episode are David Hediger, the City of Auburn's Director of Planning; Lauren Caffe, the City of Auburn's Long-Range Planner; and John Cleveland, the chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The City of Auburn is updating its comprehensive plan and the group will share more about why that's important and how people can get involved in the process. The group also introduces a new segment, "What Would You Do as Mayor for the Day?" To learn more about the comprehensive plan, visit the city's website. You can also email David Hediger at [email protected] or Lauren Caffe at [email protected] 

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• Episode 28- School-Based Food Hub

  Joining host Jenn Boenig in this episode are Chris Piercey, Director of Nutrition Services for the Auburn School Department and Matt Manson, owner of Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce. They're talking food and the innovative initiative bringing together the Auburn, Lewiston, and Lisbon school districts with local farms. You can learn more about Blackie's and the school-based food hub online. 

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