The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and site plan review Feb. 14 for a second phase of construction that would bring 60 more units.
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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.
Lewiston, Auburn receive funding to improve dangerous roads
The funding will be used to conduct a ‘corridor improvement study’ that will look at high-accident areas like the Veterans Memorial Bridge corridor linking Auburn and Lewiston.
Lewiston Planning Board delays recommendation on Martel school redevelopment
During the meeting, a Lewiston Housing official said the organization was surprised when informed the city would not be extending its option agreement to purchase the former school, and believes a senior housing project there is still feasible.
Auburn conducting survey regarding future development, conservation
City staff said the Planning Board initiated the survey as it works toward recommendations regarding Auburn’s agricultural zone.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 30 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Jan. 31 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Council is meeting in executive session. […]
Vast majority of PFAS tests at Lewiston, Auburn sites show water is safe
State testing for PFAS chemicals so far in Lewiston and Auburn has shown all but one site below the standard that would require remediation.
Lewiston officials say Auburn’s plans to safeguard the quality of Lake Auburn don’t hold water
‘This is another attempt proclaiming protection of the lake while actually pushing a hidden agenda,’ said Kevin Gagne, Lewiston’s deputy Public Works director.
Lewiston back to square one with Martel School redevelopment
City staff said the City Council chose not to renew an option agreement with Lewiston Housing and Avesta Housing due to uncertainty around new affordable housing development.
Auburn signals support for rezoning land off Andrew Drive for residential development
The land is in the area of Mount Gile, which features views of Lake Auburn and the Androscoggin River.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 23 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Jan. 24 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is an executive session […]