Residents will move into the first two buildings in October and November; other buildings to come online over the winter and spring.
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 delays appointments to Comprehensive Plan Committee
Councilor Steven Milks argued that the committee should have “broader representation” across wards and feature a more diverse group of people, including residents with school-age children. Mayor Jeff Harmon questioned why there wasn’t an issue until the nominees were put forward.
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Auburn’s Mill Street resource center slated for spring completion
The first phase will be finished by Dec. 1, allowing the Pleasant Street drop-in center to begin operations on Mill Street.
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Lewiston council kills proposed social media policy for employees
While city administration said the policy is meant to be a guideline and still ensures employees’ First Amendment rights, several have said they’re concerned by its ambiguous language that could leave employees facing disciplinary action.
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Lewiston to re-advertise administrator job after first round yields only nine applicants
The second advertisement will have a deadline date of Oct. 23, and a revised timeline estimates a candidate will be selected by mid-December.
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Lewiston council approves earlier weekend curfew for minors
Councilor Eryn Soule-Leclair, who made the proposal, said it’s not the answer to youth gun violence in the city but could be one of many actions by the city to help quell the issue.
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Kudos: Tim Griffin named Trinity Jubilee Center’s Volunteer of the Year
Griffin, who also volunteers for Andwell Heath Partners, said volunteering is showing you care for your community with “more than words.”
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 30 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Only item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. TUESDAY, Oct. 1 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. in Room 2024 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
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Lewiston to consider setting earlier curfew for juveniles
City ordinance violations come with a civil summons issued to the juvenile’s parent or guardian, and a fine is imposed.
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Auburn looks to better define rules for allowing a home to be built in the agricultural zone
While the council approved the new committee, some said they’re concerned the new criteria will put more restrictions and roadblocks in front of property owners to discourage residential construction.