City officials introduced a new-look economic development department and business incentives on Monday, as Auburn looks to draw development dollars from southern Maine and beyond.
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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Agenda includes a vote on requiring masks and physical distancing during all City Council meetings. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 […]
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Auburn council to consider mask requirement for meetings
Two councilors requested the order after Mayor Jason Levesque issued a statement this week saying he would not wear a mask while “actively presiding” at meetings.
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Russell Park in Lewiston reports 3 deaths, 129 cases; Androscoggin County schools deemed ‘yellow’
The outbreak at the Lewiston rehabilitation and living center has reached two-thirds of residents.
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Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties
With infection rates on the rise, here’s where you can get tested in our area.
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Lewiston extends rules that encourage outdoor dining
The plan is designed to provide flexibility to restaurants during the pandemic, but with winter approaching, some have already packed up the patio furniture.
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Lewiston approves temporary shelter at Ramada Hotel
The winter wellness shelter will be funded by a MaineHousing grant, and operated by Community Concepts, the Lewiston organization that ran a shelter at the Lewiston Armory this past summer.
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Auburn council continues city charter review
Any proposed changes to the city charter would have to be approved by voters.
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Mayor Jason Levesque clarifies position on masks during Auburn council meetings
Despite Gov. Janet Mills’ recent executive order that strengthened rules on wearing face coverings in public, the mayor says he will not always wear a mask during meetings.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 9 AUBURN — City Council special meeting, 5 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. The council is continuing its City Charter review process. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. […]