Proposed changes to the board have proven controversial as the airport addresses significant issues.
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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Auburn council approves new proposal for airport board
The new structure would add two city councilor positions on the board, as well as two, non-voting airport user positions. The Lewiston City Council must also approve the new agreement, and is slated to vote Tuesday.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 5 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, June 6 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Planning […]
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Kudos: Ellie Vance reaps a harvest as FoodCorps teacher at Lewiston schools
‘By giving students access to gardening and cooking, we can broaden their horizons and expand their curiosity around food,’ FoodCorps service member Ellie Vance said who is moving on after two years at Montello Elementary School.
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Auburn looking to put 11 city properties on the market
Officials say it’s an effort to encourage redevelopment of the parcels, many of which have been unbuildable in the past due to zoning rules.
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Auburn mayoral candidate challenges 2nd phase of Stable Ridge development in court
Jeff Harmon argues the city did not follow its own zoning ordinances when approving the site plan for phase two of the development, which is to place 60 additional units at the property.
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Auburn’s curbside recycling program will officially end June 28
A single-sort recycling container will be available at the Auburn Public Works facility on Gracelawn Road, the city said, for residents to drop off their recyclable materials.
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Lewiston Public Library to roll out new hours
The City Council approved a budget that will reduce the library’s weekly hours to 45.
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Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline announces reelection campaign
Sheline is seeking his second term, which would be a three-year term due to a recent city charter amendment to create staggered terms.
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Lewiston mural project moves from The Public Theatre after dispute over style
Artist Nathan Brown is expected to create a mural at an alternative location this summer after city staff members said there were ‘artistic differences’ between Brown and The Public Theatre, where a mural had previously been approved.