Mayor Jason Levesque said Tuesday that he wouldn’t be surprised if the parcel saw development interest in the coming weeks.
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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Auburn rezoning for downtown residential areas moves ahead
After making several amendments to scale back changes, the City Council voted 5-2 in a first reading to rezone a large residential area.
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‘Teetering on the edge’: Lewiston seeks new solutions to homelessness
The debate over a 24-hour shelter has amplified a growing problem. Can new initiatives change the bleak outlook?
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Auburn council to take up residential zoning amendment that would increase density
The amendment would significantly increase the allowed housing density in the city’s core residential areas.
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Lewiston council forwards moratorium effort on homeless shelter
After a lengthy and passionate debate Tuesday, the council directed city staff to draft a moratorium ordinance.
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Water officials may pursue Lake Auburn filtration plant design
Superintendent Sid Hazelton said the board of trustees is trying to take advantage of federal funding to design a ‘shovel ready’ project, if and when it’s needed.
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Kudos: Through cancer battle, ‘Jimbo’ Marston continues fundraising for Make-A-Wish
An annual event put on by the longtime publisher of Uncle Andy’s Digest has raised nearly $500,000.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 14 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. TUESDAY, March 15 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and […]
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Lewiston council to consider moratorium on homeless shelters
The move comes after a group of residents who have worked closely with the homeless told officials they are pursuing a 24-hour shelter and resource center.
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Lewiston mayor touts economic development initiative
Mayor Carl Sheline told the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce that Lewiston’s issues are “solvable,” and that his economic development effort can address both “challenges and opportunities.”