Telling the story of Auburn.
Communications & Community Engagement is a full-service municipal department, providing strategic and tactical communication solutions for citywide and department-level initiatives.
The Communications & Community Engagement Department manages:
- City websites: auburnmaine.gov, goauburn.me, auburnlobsterfestival.com, auburnblues.com, newyearsauburn.com, and more.
- "Absolutely Auburn," the official podcast of the City of Auburn, Maine
- Auburn's social media presence
- Auburn's Signature Events: The Auburn Lobster Festival & the Auburn Blues + Brews Festival
- Data analytics and visualization
- ESRI mapping, hub initiatives, StoryMaps, and more
- Accreditation coordination and maintenance for the Auburn Public Works Department
- Auburn's community outreach and special events
- Media relations
- The City's "Alert Me" email and text subscription service
- Emergency response and notifications
- Ribbon cutting/grand opening events
- Special event planning & so much more
Other roles and responsibilities include newsletters, publications, press releases, speeches, signs, videos, and support of all other city departments. In addition, CCE provides public relations support and media relations counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager's Office.
Serving as the vital link between local government and the people of Auburn, our goal is to effectively communicate and promote Auburn government policies and programs.
Auburn's Communications & Community Engagement Plan
Presented to City Council on 4.4.22 | Updated 3.7.25

ABSOLUTELY AUBURN
The official podcast for the City of Auburn, Maine

AUBURN LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Celebrating Maine's lobster fishing industry.

AUBURN BLUES + BREWS FESTIVAL
Legendary blues, food & beverages.
ACCESS AUBURN
Interactive maps, hub initiatives & much more!

GREAT FALLS TELEVISION
Government meetings & community programming
