The temporary emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory closed Friday. Those involved say its success could be a model for a permanent shelter.
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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Lewiston council appoints Elgin Physic to vacant School Committee seat
Physic, a Maine State Police trooper and youth coach, will replace former School Committee Chairwoman Monique Roy, who resigned July 12.
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Auburn Police Department receives state accreditation
Chief Jason Moen told city officials Auburn either meets or exceeds many policing standards being sought nationwide.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 20 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop will include a discussion on policing, and the recent Court Street traffic study. Regular meeting will include swearing in new Assistant City Manager Brian Wood, and adopting goals of the new Agriculture Advisory Committee. TUESDAY, […]
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Auburn police chief to brief council on policing practices
Jason Moen will address officials on policing practices Monday, the day the department is to receive a state accreditation.
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Lewiston Recreation planning for fall restart
The city’s Recreation Department is regrouping after a canceled summer season and the loss of its program coordinator position.
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Voter turnout ‘flip-flops’ with high absentee voting during pandemic
Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said turnout Tuesday was roughly the same as the 2018 primary, but with opposite numbers for absentee and in-person ballots.
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Lewiston to develop inspection program for lodging houses
City staff said Tuesday that Lewiston should create its own inspection program for lodging houses, as the state considers ending inspections.
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Lewiston voters approve $88.6M school budget
Residents voted 3,926 to 1,342 to approve next year’s school budget.
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Lewiston Public Library receives National Endowment for the Humanities grant
The library will receive $121,846 to retain employees and help pay for essential operations during the pandemic through the CARES Act.