Eric Cousens, director of planning, permitting and code, said the new ordinance represents a ‘significant compromise between competing interests in Auburn land use planning.’
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.
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Kudos: James Parakilas talks about the ‘overwhelming’ response to LA Arts’ new space
The space can be used as an art gallery, performance or meeting space, and features a kitchen that allows LA Arts to host receptions.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council signals support for Auburn mayor’s residential development plan
The city would create a tax-increment financing district that would encompass the entire multi-phase development, starting with a 150-unit building on Lowell and Middle streets.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque planning residential development in Lewiston
The first building would place 150 units and commercial space on a Lowell Street parking lot.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY LEWISTON — City Council workshop, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY AUBURN — Auburn Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the main office at 20 Great Falls Plaza.
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Lewiston Housing may buy Ramada Hotel for transitional housing project
Lewiston Housing has a purchase and sale agreement with the hotel’s owner and would turn the hotel into transitional housing with the help of state grant funding.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston limiting public access to turf fields
The city’s artificial turf fields will only be available to the public by reservation after school and city officials said vandalism has continued to cause headaches and increased costs.
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Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal
In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators’ ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.