If approved Tuesday by the City Council, the shelter would provide space for up to 12 youth between the ages of 18-24 to spend the night.
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 winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location
The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
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Lewiston Public Library launches capital campaign to renovate children’s department
The library wants to update the popular area to meet the modern needs of kids and families. According to the campaign website, the effort is nearly a quarter of the way to its goal.
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Auburn ‘reimagining’ Washington Street and its gateway to the city
A concept, to be reviewed during a public meeting Thursday, would turn both the northbound and southbound sides into two-way traffic — northbound as a more typical city street, and southbound for through traffic.
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At Longley School, volunteers run 7th election in last 12 months
The Longley School has become Lewiston’s hub for elections. It’s the polling location for three wards and nearly half of the city’s electorate votes there.
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Lewiston, Auburn voters come out early hoping for their candidates and for the ads to stop
Outside the polls, voters said they turned out for the presidential election, but some said they also wanted to vote for down-ballot candidates who have more direct impact to local communities.
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Auburn council to consider more Lake Auburn watershed protections
The proposed changes include expanded buffers for agricultural uses near wetlands, and restrictions on fertilizer and pesticides, clearcutting and more.
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Kudos: Pleasant Street Drop-in Center receives ‘extra mile’ award
The center, operated out of the First Universalist Church in Auburn, has become a critical resource for homeless.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 4 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Nov. 5 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Election […]
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Auburn plans to bring back Christmas parade in December
Holiday events are around the corner. Lewiston will host Holiday at the Plaza on Dec. 7, the day before Auburn’s festivities on Dec. 8.