A resolution approved Monday supports turning the St. Lawrence & Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed 72-mile Casco Bay Trail.
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, Dec. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Dec. 17 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Comprehensive […]
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Lewiston City Hall poised to make 4-day workweek permanent
City staff said the change has seen overwhelming support from staff and limited complaints from the public.
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Auburn officials asked to support Casco Bay rail trail project
The council will vote on a resolution in support of turning the St. Lawrence and Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed Casco Bay Trail. Rail advocates have argued the rail line should be preserved.
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Lewiston Planning Board allows shelter for young adults, makes recommendations on shelter zoning citywide
The board sent a series of recommendations to the City Council that proposes to eliminate a restrictive shelter overlay zone, and replace it with language specific to each zoning district.
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Auburn gears up for its 6th annual New Year’s celebration
City officials said the annual celebration is one of the only remaining city-organized New Year’s celebrations that is free to attend.
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‘Linc’ Jeffers to retire after 2 decades in Lewiston City Hall
Nate Libby, the assistant director of economic development, will take the helm from Jeffers.
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Androscoggin Bank puts Lisbon Street building in Lewiston on the market, but plans to stay put
The bank’s CEO says its part of adjusting to the post-COVID world for offices, but that the bank plans to keep a branch at the location.
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Auburn promotes Eric Cousens to public services director, restructures departments
Auburn promoted longtime Planning and Code Director Eric Cousens to Public Services executive director, and in the process restructured some other staff and city departments.
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Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.