In his biennual State of the City address, Mayor Jason Levesque said Auburn must continue to increase its tax base as officials brace for a tough budget season.
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 mayor outlines plan to continue housing growth to head off challenges
In his biennual State of the City address, Mayor Jason Levesque said Auburn must continue to increase its tax base as officials brace for a tough budget season.
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Kudos: Volunteers step up to run shelters during extreme cold
‘Just the response was beautiful,’ volunteer Randy Beard says. ‘It made me feel good that the community came together like that.’
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Auburn to finalize new zoning rules for public safety buildings
Mayor Jason Levesque said the new zoning rules are not directed specifically at the proposed new headquarters for the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 13 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee retreat, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Feb. 14 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Valentine’s Day AUBURN […]
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Auburn official says city has ‘exhausted all possibilities’ to host state-funded overnight warming shelter
The city was in negotiations to receive state funding for a temporary overnight warming shelter but could not confirm a location to host it.
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Auburn plan for state-funded emergency shelter up in the air
The city is still considering options for an emergency warming shelter with the help of state funding, but only has until Friday to confirm a location.
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Lewiston planning for citywide revaluation by early 2025
The city will have to address a funding gap of at least $270,000 before moving forward.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 6 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Feb. 7 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 AUBURN — Lake Auburn Watershed […]
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Lewiston council to ‘reaffirm commitment to protocols’ after discussions on mayor’s role
The ‘proclamation’ comes in response to an earlier proposal that would’ve limited the mayor’s ability to comment on council items.