The project includes 377 market rate apartments, commercial spaces and restaurant space at the massive mill complex.
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.
Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing
The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
Kudos: Lewiston recognizes Kevin Boilard, who continues to ‘step up’ for those in need
Boilard, who founded the nonprofit Kaydenz Kitchen, was recognized by Lewiston officials this week for his work with the homeless community.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 10 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, June 11 LEWISTON-AUBURN — State primary election and school budget validation referendum, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in both cities. Lewiston to have all seven regular polling locations open. AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, 10 a.m. […]
Lewiston to seek proposals for shift to automated trash pickup
Instead of renewing now with longtime contractor Casella, officials decided Tuesday to go out to bid ahead of its looming shift to automated pickup.
Lewiston council looks to revisit where homeless shelters can be located
Staff was asked Tuesday to schedule a joint workshop between the council and Planning Board to revisit the shelter overlay zone, which was implemented following a controversial moratorium in 2022.
Auburn may tinker with zoning again at Gracelawn Road parcel
A city memo said the proposed change was ‘developed in consultation with the landowner’ and would balance water quality concerns with future land use planning, ‘as well as maintain the allowance for housing at the property.’
L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 3 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. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, June 4 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, […]
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
The City Council will formally discuss the membership Tuesday.
Lewiston council approves lower school budget to go to voters
Residents will vote a second time June 11.