Monique Poulin will step into an interim role following the resignation of Tina Meserve.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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After banner year, Mount Apatite to get trail, parking upgrades
In the age of COVID-19, more people than ever are taking advantage of the 300-acre recreational area.
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Auburn council passes resolution urging four-day classroom instruction
The largely symbolic language asks a return to in-person classes by Jan. 4.
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Auburn Senior Community Center open Tuesday for showers, hot water
Residents can request scheduled times for showers, water, charging devices Tuesday, though it will not offer itself up as a warming center.
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L-A This Week: Dec. 7 through Dec. 11
MONDAY, Dec. 7 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Dec. 8 LEWISTON — City Council […]
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Oxford County designated yellow as COVID-19 surge continues
Franklin County was designated green Friday, as Androscoggin County remains yellow. Lewiston hospitals reported having no ICU beds available.
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Lewiston-Auburn transit study begins with public survey
The questionnaire is part of a comprehensive study to examine needs and make recommendations.
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Lewiston police looking to expand mental health, substance use support for residents
A draft policing plan also calls for an increase in foot patrols and an expansion of a “selective enforcement” team to address an increase in shootings.
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Lewiston council appoints Paul Beauparlant to vacant School Committee seat
The longtime Auburn educator will fill the Ward 7 seat recently vacated by Ryan Donovan.
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Video: Term limits, staggered terms off the table for Auburn charter review
A proposal to initiate staggered terms for councilors was nixed after the city attorney said it would meet the definition of a “substantial change” to the charter, which requires a full charter commission.