A majority of the council responded to Councilor Safiya Khalid and several members of the public who said Lewiston has the chance to be a leader in the state.
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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Auburn passes resolution declaring all businesses essential
The symbolic resolution was heavily amended from its original language, which one councilor called “callous and combative.”
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Kudos: Joshua Nagine is a ‘neighborhood champion’
The Lewiston volunteer has compiled a long list of involvement in Lewiston, from his work to establish the city’s first skatepark, to his current roles advocating for the city’s trail system and farmer’s market.
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Geiger now says it has furloughed or laid off about 45 regional staff
The promotional products company revised numbers that it released to the Sun Journal on Wednesday.
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Officials prepping for closure of Lewiston emergency shelter
June 30 is date for closing Lewiston Armory.
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Lewiston will reopen City Hall, some recreation areas June 15
Health precautions will be in place to protect customers and staff.
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Lewiston considers resolution on policing in wake of protests
The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure “equality and equal justice for all.”
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Lewiston council passes resolution urging governor to allow indoor dining
The measure argues that many restaurants are hurting, especially after readying to reopen June 1.
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Auburn’s Jonathan LaBonte returns to join environmental foundation
The former outspoken Auburn mayor will be the new executive director of the Maine TREE Foundation after going silent for the last two years.
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Auburn rolling out recreation programs, while Lewiston remains sidelined
Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.