The city said attempts to hold a meeting with the festival board to discuss the details of its proposal have so far been unsuccessful.
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 council and former city administrator sign separation agreement
The terms include Heather Hunter receiving six months salary of $76,771.
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Balloon festival organizers say ‘gap’ to pull off 2024 event is considerable
As organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival consider a proposal from the city to partner on this year’s event, board members and officials discussed the costs and obstacles associated with putting on the annual festival.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 27 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Memorial Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, May 28 LEWISTON — City Council workshop to discuss an amended school budget, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. THURSDAY, May 30 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — […]
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Lewiston extends help to get canceled Great Falls Balloon Festival off the ground
After the festival board announced Wednesday morning it was canceling this summer’s event, city administration and staff put together a proposal to partner with the board to ‘help get this event off the ground.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Watch: Music video performance of “Oh, Lewiston” presented to Lewiston City Council
The song, written by Emmy-nominated music producer Con Fullam, was rerecorded following the Oct. 25 shooting.
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Auburn council approves $54.2 million municipal budget
A referendum on the $62.12 million school budget will be held June 11.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 20 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, May 21 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, […]
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Lewiston council to discuss makeup of new shelter committee
The committee will be tasked with identifying services, a preliminary budget, funding sources, locations and other details related to a shelter.
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Great Falls Forum: Christy Gardner touts the power of service dogs
Paralympian Christy Gardner shows how service dogs can accomplish tasks like close drawers and cabinets, turn on lights and pick items up off the floor.