James Martin aims to build upon the organization’s recent work to respond to issues exacerbated by the pandemic, including a lack of affordable housing.
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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Lewiston elected officials eye solutions to homelessness, substance use
Lewiston city councilors and Lewiston’s legislative delegation discussed programs and potential funding sources to combat homelessness and substance use, including the shelter village proposal that has so far failed to get off the ground.
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Residents concerned that Auburn zone change request could be first of many
The Planning Board recently gave a favorable recommendation for a zone change in the East Auburn area of Andrew Drive. It was initiated by a petition that no abutters signed.
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Lewiston youth council hosting conversation on mental health
Lewiston City Councilor Linda Scott said when youth are struggling with depression, anxiety or mental health issues, ‘it’s almost impossible to achieve goals and navigate the challenges of everyday school life.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
United Way offering grant for emergency shelter in Androscoggin County
The announcement comes as officials in the Twin Cities and county government are in a standstill over funding for an emergency shelter proposal.
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Auburn council supports ‘corner store’ grant program
City staff said the individual grants of up to $35,000 will support either the establishment or expansion of “essential corner stores,” which derive at least 50% of revenue from food and groceries.
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Kudos: Turner teen leads effort to restore cemetery
Gavin Holbrook, 17, helped improve the Olde French Cemetery in Turner as part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.
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Kudos: Turner teen leads effort to restore cemetery
Gavin Holbrook, 17, helped improve the Olde French Cemetery in Turner as part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 21 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Nov. 22 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees, 7:30 a.m. in the library conference room. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23 LEWISTON-AUBURN — […]
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With winter arriving, the idea of an emergency homeless shelter may be on ice
With an initial goal of getting some kind of shelter up and running by Jan. 1, local government officials are at an impasse over funding.