A hearing will be held April 19 to decide on a 180-day moratorium on new shelters, an effort that came in response to a proposal for a 24-hour shelter and resource center in Lewiston.
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 could set hearing for shelter moratorium Tuesday
A majority of city councilors has expressed support for the moratorium, which officials say would be used to consider further shelter regulations or licensing. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and may have unintended consequences.
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Auburn council approves funding toward new PAL Center
The city will allocate $3 million in federal relief funds toward the estimated $8.6 million project on Chestnut Street.
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Auburn may use $3 million in federal relief funds toward new PAL Center
The two-story community center would have a full-size gym and a new athletic field. Construction cost is estimated at $8.6 million.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 4 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, April 5 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, April 6 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. […]
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Lewiston presses Auburn to halt changes in watershed
The future of Lake Auburn has once again driven a wedge between officials in the Twin Cities.
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Initial outlook for Lewiston’s 2023 budget shows tax rate increase
The projected tax rate increase of $4 per $1,000 of assessed valuation will likely be whittled down during budget deliberations this spring.
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Auburn council approves rezoning for core residential areas
The rezoning of 1,687 acres in the neighborhoods surrounding Court Street will take effect in five days.
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Legal opinion could prompt delay in Auburn rezoning effort
Auburn officials will be urged to table a vote Monday on an ambitious rezoning of the city’s core residential area, a change that has led to fears from the public. But the City Council will have a few options.
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Lewiston Planning Board appointment proves controversial due to City Council tactics
The City Council appointed former Councilor Michael Marcotte to an open Planning Board seat after it previously voted down Mayor Carl Sheline’s nomination. Councilors opposed to the maneuver have had strong words for how it played out.