A majority of councilors appeared to support a proposal to cut library hours from 50 to 40 per week.
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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 17 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Patriot’S Day, municipal offices closed. TUESDAY, April 18 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 Chambers at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers […]
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Lewiston officials react to receiving white supremacist letters
Elected officials in Lewiston received the same white supremacist letters this week that were sent to Democratic state lawmakers in Augusta.
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Auburn Planning Board approves new ball field complex, 21-unit housing development
The Planning Board unanimously approved a new home for Auburn Suburban Baseball and Softball this week. The board also signed off on a 21-unit apartment complex off Center Street.
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Lake Auburn consultant to evaluate where phosphorus increase is coming from
Based on the findings, the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission may conduct a treatment this year to help prevent algae blooms.
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Auburn rolls out new approach to hauling bulky waste
The city has cut its biennial curbside collection, instead allowing free disposal of material at Maine Waste to Energy.
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Ashley Goodwin helps combat food insecurity
In late 2021, Goodwin helped launch a program that provides emergency food kits to patients facing food insecurity.
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Kudos: Ashley Goodwin helps combat food insecurity
In late 2021, Goodwin helped launch a program that provides emergency food kits to patients facing food insecurity.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 10 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, April 11 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in […]
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Proposal made to eliminate Lewiston diversity, equity and inclusion position
A proposal made by councilors during a budget discussion would eliminate the city’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and use grant funds to pay for a similar position within the school department.