The program, with the addition of $250,000 from MaineHousing, is meant to increase the supply of affordable housing in Auburn.
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 council says Farwell Street development should require contract zone
The potential development of a 10-acre parcel on Farwell Street will go back to the Planning Board for consideration. Officials said a contract zone could alleviate some concerns from neighbors.
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Auburn’s charter amendments: What you need to know
Auburn has five charter amendments on the municipal ballot. What do they mean?
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Amid neighborhood concern, Lewiston considers zone change for Farwell Street property
The city says a zone change in the Farwell Street area could lead to needed housing, but neighbors are worried about traffic and other impacts.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 24 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Oct. 25 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the library conference room, 49 Spring St. AUBURN — Community forum and informational session with city planning staff regarding zoning to create traditional neighborhoods using […]
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Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets
The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.
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Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets
The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.
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Lewiston taking action on homeless encampments
Encampments of unhoused people have been subject to recent enforcement action in both Lewiston and Auburn, leading some advocates and officials to call for alternate solutions that can house more people before winter.
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Lewiston asked to provide TIF for first phase of Choice Neighborhoods development
The developers behind the 82-unit first phase of construction are trying to close a funding gap caused by rising costs.
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Lewiston council passes amended resolution condemning white supremacy and ‘all forms of violence’
Mayor Carl Sheline said the amended version “watered down” his original resolution that was a direct response to the recent appearance of a neo-Nazi group in the city.