A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership. Mayor Mark Cayer said he’s disappointed by the statement.
Andrew Rice
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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.
Lewiston officials closer to implementing new downtown design standards
The Planning Board is expected to vote on the new site plan review and design guidelines later this month, the result of a yearlong “Design Lewiston” project.
Auburn to use three polling locations for November election, forego Norway Savings arena
A majority of the City Council disagreed with a proposal to consolidate all polling locations to Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Kudos: Jeff Newell takes on food insecurity
Newell spends four days a week addressing potential hunger in Androscoggin County, which has been amplified by the pandemic.
L-A this week
MONDAY, Aug. 3 AUBURN – City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussions on housing growth and updating and comprehensive plan. Regular agenda will include a vote on consolidating polling locations for the November election. TUESDAY, Aug. 4 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. […]
Lewiston readies multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan
Tree Streets neighborhood is the focus of federal aid
Lewiston health clinic receives funding to expand COVID-19 testing
Officials say $330,000 will help address equitable access to COVID-19 testing
L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 27 LEWISTON — Planning Board workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall.
Auburn delays implementation of regional food plan
Several councilors said the plan does not put enough focus on Auburn.
Auburn considers holding presidential election at Norway Savings Bank Arena
The city clerk proposed the idea, but several councilors questioned the plan Monday.