While a specific property has not been identified, Mayor Jason Levesque said earlier this year that the city should take “derelict” properties by eminent domain, including The Barn at 67 Minot Ave.
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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It’s too late: Lewiston to hold hearing on homeless shelter but there’s no funding to back it
Lewiston will miss out on $3.7 million in state funding for a temporary shelter due to a city licensing process that took longer than expected.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 19 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Municipal offices are closed in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. TUESDAY, June 20 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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Upcoming election begins shift to staggered terms in Lewiston
The November municipal election will mark the first to create staggered terms, where some seats, including mayor, will be three-year terms.
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Lewiston touts new zoning rules aimed at spurring development
Mayor Carl Sheline said the recent changes send ‘a clear message to the state that Lewiston is open for business.’
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Army National Guard prepping new ball field complex in Auburn
“They are working on a community outreach project that will impact Auburn youth for generations,” Auburn officials said.
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Lewiston shelter project in peril as state says deadline for funding has passed
Lewiston officials postponed a vote on the shelter proposal this week after saying the shelter application from the Lewiston Housing Authority was “incomplete.”
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Auburn Planning Board forwards agricultural zone proposal that appears to have broad support
The new zoning language would replace the long-held income standard with what many said is a “viable alternative,” which ties residential construction to a connection with the land.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston revises park curfews due to vandalism concerns
The council said it may amend the new policy ahead of a final reading June 20 to address concerns about field access.
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Auburn council approves placing several properties on the market
Many of the 11 city-owned lots have previously been considered non-conforming due to zoning rules, and sat idle.