City officials have said the 208-unit project will provide much-needed market-rate housing in Lewiston, but neighbors say the city is not responding appropriately to concerns for a traffic situation that’s already “a nightmare.”
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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Seniors feel sting as tax bills come due in Lewiston-Auburn
Seniors who participated in the state’s tax stabilization program last year are now faced with two years’ worth of property tax increases this year, driven by increasing city budgets and higher assessed values.
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Lewiston council debates amendments to shelter rules
Proposed amendments to the city’s shelter ordinance include ‘low-barrier’ language that would not deny shelter access to someone without an ID.
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Auburn couple ‘throwing hands up’ after trying to open day care near Lake Auburn
Tom and Kathleen Reed are looking to sell their property after trying for two years to open a day care business at an historic home near Lake Auburn.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Sept. 17 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18 LEWISTON — Indoor turf facility committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. AUBURN — […]
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Attorney for man charged in Poland fatal shootings will argue self-defense
The trial of Aaron Aldrich began Monday in Androscoggin County Superior Court.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 9 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Sept. 10 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, […]
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Auburn officials explain tax bills after some property owners question increase
City staff said the state’s lapsing tax stabilization program, combined with valuation adjustments, resulted in a hefty increase for multifamily property owners in particular.
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Lewiston council approves TIF for massive Continental Mill redevelopment
Roughly $9 million in new tax revenue would be returned to Chinburg Properties over the life of the TIF, with the city retaining nearly $6 million.
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Lewiston considers former Schemengees Bar & Grille for emergency warming center this winter
Kevin Boilard, director of warming center operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the location could also be ideal for Lewiston’s permanent, low-barrier shelter, but city officials will ultimately decide.