Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott issued a joint statement Wednesday announcing the committee one week after the pair hosted one of two community forums on the topic.
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 Planning Board recommends against proposed language on transitional housing
The Lewiston Board of Appeals will discuss the Ramada proposal Wednesday and Lewiston Housing officials say they don’t agree that its project meets the definition of transitional housing.
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Jason Levesque’s residential development in Lewiston moves forward
The first 150-unit building was given unanimous approval by the Planning Board; a tax increment financing proposal will likely go before the City Council in September.
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Kudos: Pine Street block party organizers do it for the community
The event brought out hundreds of people, and the organizers say it’s an important reminder of the strengths of the Lewiston community.
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Lewiston will have four-way race for mayor
Qualified candidates for mayor include Carl Sheline, Josh Pietrowicz, Luke Jensen and Jon Connor.
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LA Metro Chamber benefits from federal economic development funding announced Wednesday
The chamber will use the funds to boost several of its ongoing programs, including career training, transportation solutions, recruitment and more.
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Community calls for better cooperation, accountability at Lewiston safety forum
During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.
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Mayor Jason Levesque announces run for fourth term
If elected, it would be Levesque’s fourth two-year term. He says it would also be his last.
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Auburn plans changes to drop-off recycling after bins overflow on weekends
City Manager Phil Crowell said some people have been leaving recyclable material on the ground between full bins.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 21 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, Aug. 22 LEWISTON — Community safety forum hosted by Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott, 5:30 p.m. at Connors […]