The land owned by John Gendron, which features a gravel pit, has been a central part of an ongoing debate over Lake Auburn protections, and officials are attempting to delay a zone change that would allow development.
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.
Lewiston to begin work on long-sought waterline from Auburn
Officials said work begins Sunday night in the area of Longley Bridge, and will continue through July.
Parking for Lewiston mosque is subject of neighborhood debate
The Masjidul Salaam Mosque on Bartlett Street is looking to expand its onsite parking to relieve neighborhood concerns, but some abutters believe it could make congestion worse.
Auburn fielding questions, concerns regarding recent assessing letters
Assessing staff said the letters to multiunit property owners are to gain up-to-date info for valuation purposes, but some landlords are saying the letters are intrusive and will lead to higher taxes.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 26 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Feb. 27 LEWISTON — City Council workshop/strategic planning session, 5 p.m. […]
Lewiston officials and artist Charlie Hewitt sending ‘Hopeful’ sign to Ukraine
Hewitt said it’s a small gesture of solidarity with the Ukrainian people as the war stretches into a third year.
Video: A union representing Lewiston employees votes ‘no confidence’ in Mayor Sheline
The vote highlights fallout after DaVinci’s closure and related staff and policy decisions.
Lewiston council asked to provide additional funding for next phase of Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment
The developers behind the 104-unit second phase of the Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment said the project has a funding gap of about $2 million.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 19 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Presidents Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Feb. 20 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Conservation Working Group meeting, 6 p.m. […]
Kudos: Alisa Roman keeps the healthy food flowing in Lewiston schools
Roman, the longtime director of nutrition and transportation for Lewiston Public Schools, is seemingly always on the front lines of efforts to improve food and nutrition programs in public schools.