The City Council will vote Tuesday on a much-debated six-month moratorium on homeless shelters.
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston litter cleanup effort shows some ‘Dirty Dedication’
“Beautifying Lewiston should be an important goal for everyone,” said Mayor Carl Sheline.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Planning Board supports 60-unit Court Street development
The project, proposing five 12-unit buildings, is the first to come forward under the city’s recently-approved zoning change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn board supports Lake Auburn septic changes — with conditions
The Planning Board voted unanimously to support the ordinance change, but with several conditions. It will now go to the City Council.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Development team seeks contract zone for first phase of Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhoods project
The first phase proposes 74 units, including the renovation of the historic Wedgewood house, taking shape on several properties between Pine, Pierce, Walnut and Bartlett streets.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Kudos: Recovery Connections receives ‘Spirit of America’ award
Founder Jeremy Hiltz and Recovery Connections of Maine receive annual award from city of Lewiston for dedication to helping those recovering from addiction.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner residents vote down new Comprehensive Plan
The town approved a $3.34 million municipal budget, which marks a 3.7% increase.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 11 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, April 12 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn petition effort looks to repeal residential rezoning
The “traditional downtown neighborhood” zoning in effect in much of the city’s core residential area was approved by the City Council in late March.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner town meeting Saturday features vote on Comprehensive Plan
Residents will decide on the annual budget and a new Comprehensive Plan that previously failed to pass by a single vote.