The decision comes after the department received scrutiny related to the recent temporary closure of DaVinci’s Eatery. David Hediger has worked for Lewiston for 25 years.
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 Housing proposing more development on Ash, Park streets
Preliminary designs call for between 64 and 72 units at 61 Ash St., while a second phase would put more housing at 104 Park St., the former home of the Sun Journal.
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Auburn council changes trajectory of Planning Board with new appointments
The City Council appointed new members to the Planning Board a month after rescinding appointments made by the previous council. Evan Cyr, an 11-year veteran of the board is out. Ryan Smith, who has been closely aligned with Mayor Jeff Harmon on zoning issues, is in.
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Kudos: Four from Lewiston-Auburn named Youth Food Champions
Houda Aden, Isha Kasai, Odivio Mariano and Brayden Nadeau are being honored for their work to produce local food, raise awareness of food insecurity and teaching other young people about gardening and nutrition.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 15 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools and municipal offices closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17 AUBURN […]
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Auburn Planning Board approves plans for new PAL Community Center
The $9 million facility for youth will feature a full-size gym and commercial kitchen. A groundbreaking is slated for May.
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Auburn hearing on proposed wedding barn delayed following neighborhood backlash
City staff said they requested additional information from the applicants, which was not ready in time for the initial hearing scheduled for this week.
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Under new City Council, Lewiston staff to serve on mayor’s community safety committee
The move comes after the previous council directed city administration to not allow Police Chief David St. Pierre to serve on the committee and limit city resources dedicated to the committee.
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DaVinci’s restaurant in Lewiston closes abruptly
The popular restaurant closed Saturday, stating it was due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’ No timeline for reopening has been established, but a sign on the door says it is temporary.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 8 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. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Jan. 9 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in […]