
Absolutely Auburn!
City of Auburn Communications Team
Absolutely Auburn! is the official City of Auburn, Maine podcast and it's where we’ll talk about all things Auburn, Maine.
The City of Auburn’s Communications Team will connect you with city government and share with you everything you need to know about Auburn – our city, our people, our events, our community.
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Episode 23- Voting & Elections with City Clerk Emily Carrington
Absolutely Auburn!
09/05/24 • 23 min
September is National Voter Registration Month and with a Presidential Election coming up on Tuesday, November 5, this episode of Absolutely Auburn focuses on voting and elections in Maine.
Joining Jenn and her guest cohost Holli Olivier, is Emily Carrington, Auburn's City Clerk and Registrar of Voters, and she talks about getting registered to vote, making a plan for voting on Election Day as well as details about the voting process at polling places and in the city clerk's office.
If you're an Auburn resident and not sure where your polling place is located, you can visit the city's website to learn where you will go to vote. You can also visit the Maine Voter Information Lookup Service.
Auburn also has an Elections and Voting Hub which provides additional information.
On November 5, all polling places are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
For additional information, you can visit the State of Maine's website regarding Elections and Voting.

Episode 27- Winter Storms, Salt and Sand
Absolutely Auburn!
02/13/25 • 28 min
Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Scott Holland, Auburn Public Works Director; Adam Stevens, Auburn Public Works Deputy Director; and Sarah King, an environmental engineer with Woodard & Curran.
Woodard & Curran is an environmental consulting firm that supports the City with our municipal stormwater permit compliance.
You can find additional resources about stormwater on our website.
You can also sign up for text alerts notifying you of winter parking bans and storm cancellations through our website.

10/05/23 • 27 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby connect with two of Auburn's amazing Recreation Specialists, Sara Parker and Heath Crocker. Heath and Sara share insights on Auburn's plethora of rec programs and how you and your family or children can get involved!

10/12/23 • 26 min
In this episode, Jenn and Abby dive into all things age-friendly with two of Auburn's Recreation Specialists, Renee Bucknell and Jody Collins. Renee and Jody both focus on serving Auburn's senior community in different ways - tune in to hear more about our amazing senior center, the variety of programs offered, and more.

12/21/23 • 44 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Haley Warden, Director of Engagement and Brandon Dyer, Children’s Manager at the Auburn Public Library to discuss everything that makes the APL so great. Tune in to learn about the library's amazing Media Lab, the furry friends of the library, hear all about the excellent programming, and more!

Episode 14 - At-Large Councilors Belinda Gerry and Adam Platz
Absolutely Auburn!
02/29/24 • 35 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with Auburn's At-Large Councilors, Belinda Gerry and Adam Platz, about why they choose to serve Auburn and what they love about the city. This episode concludes our four part series on Auburn's mayor and city council.

Episode 17 - All Things Auburn Water & Sewer District with Mike Broadbent and Erica Kidd
Absolutely Auburn!
04/11/24 • 30 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Mike Broadbent, Superintendent of the Auburn Water & Sewer District, and Erica Kidd, Watershed Manager for the Auburn Water & Sewer District. Erica and Mike answer frequently asked questions, like why we can’t swim in Lake Auburn, and Mike shares a story about the strangest thing he’s seen in the sewer. Plus, hear about the upcoming “Get Out the Lead” campaign and why the Water District needs your help gathering data!

Episode 4 - Chatting Community Development Programs with Amy Hatter and Kevin Bean
Absolutely Auburn!
08/31/23 • 34 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with Kevin Bean and Amy Hatter of Auburn's Community Development office! Kevin and Amy share insight on Auburn's many home improvement programs as well as other programs the Community Development office offers. Tune in to learn more!

Episode 3 - All Things HR with Sheri Buck & Chandra Elliott
Absolutely Auburn!
08/17/23 • 25 min
For the third episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with City of Auburn HR Specialists Sheri Buck and Chandra Elliott about our excellent COA benefits, what it's like to work for the city, the variety of work their job entails, and more!

Episode 11 - a Conversation with Auburn Mayor Jeffrey Harmon and Ward 1 Councilor Rick Whiting
Absolutely Auburn!
01/18/24 • 32 min
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Auburn's new Mayor Jeffrey Harmon as well as Ward 1 Councilor Rick Whiting. They discuss all things city government, including how you can get more involved, where to contact your elected officials, and why local politics are so important. Tune in to learn more!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Absolutely Auburn! have?
Absolutely Auburn! currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does Absolutely Auburn! cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, City and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Absolutely Auburn!?
The episode title 'Episode 3 - All Things HR with Sheri Buck & Chandra Elliott' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Absolutely Auburn!?
The average episode length on Absolutely Auburn! is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Absolutely Auburn! released?
Episodes of Absolutely Auburn! are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Absolutely Auburn!?
The first episode of Absolutely Auburn! was released on Jul 20, 2023.
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