The council will discuss a proposal to use a vacant city building at 121 Mill St. to house the Community Development office along with various nonprofit organizations.
Andrew Rice
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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-Auburn Balloon Festival organizers ‘confident’ after securing top sponsor
With less than two months until it takes flight, officials are optimistic they will raise $180,000 in private donations, receiving $49,000 so far.
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Lewiston council votes down new rules on public comment
The changes would’ve added a second public comment period at the end of council meetings and during workshops.
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Lewiston hires firm to lead search for new city administrator
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group will look for a candidate to succeed Heather Hunter.
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Lewiston council urged to support updated school budget
The council will vote next week on whether to send the budget to voters for the third time. At least two councilors said they won’t support it because it’s too low.
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Crews demolish Auburn PAL Center to make way for new $9 million facility
The new 14,000-square-foot facility will feature a full-size gym and commercial kitchen.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 17 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. TUESDAY, June 18 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, 10 a.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 […]
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The Colisée in Lewiston goes on the market for $4.9 million
The building made famous by a 1965 Muhammad Ali fight was last sold in 2020, prior to the addition of dormitories for the Nordiques Academy and other renovations.
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Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Fest taps former mayors Cayer, Levesque to lead sponsorships
The announcement comes after the two cities decided to team up to organize a 2024 edition of the annual balloon fest, and those involved now have only two months to finalize the details.
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Lewiston, school officials brace for 3rd round of budget workshops after failed public vote
The Lewiston School Committee plans to meet Thursday to consider possible budget adjustments.