MONDAY, Jan. 17 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, government offices and schools closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 18 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4:30 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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 considers updated septic standards for Lake Auburn watershed
Recent study of lake shows updated rules could help water quality. Change could also lead to more houses in the watershed.
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Lewiston capital improvement plan calls for $32 million in projects
Some projects, like environmental cleanup at Bates Mill No. 5, were proposed last year but ultimately not included in the budget.
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Former Martel school redevelopment inches closer to reality
Key financing for the planned 44-unit senior housing project has been secured.
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Lewiston officials urge COVID-19 vaccinations, precautions
Mayor Carl Sheline and area health care officials urged residents to stay vigilant as the COVID-19 surge strains hospitals and businesses.
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Auburn hires downtown coordinator to take on revitalization goals
The $61,000 position was proposed in an October revitalization plan, but was quickly added in order to build on the success of events like New Year’s Auburn, staff said.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 10 AUBURN — Mayor’s ad hoc committee on boards, commissions and committees, 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. […]
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Lewiston, Auburn not planning any new COVID-19 precautions
After Maine’s largest city instituted an indoor mask mandate, officials in Lewiston-Auburn said they routinely reassess safety protocols, but are allowing businesses and individuals to decide what measures to take.
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Auburn council forwards zone change proposals aimed at development
The Planning Board and City Council will consider at least three zoning amendments this spring.
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Lewiston City Council debates role of School Committee representative
During a meeting that mostly featured housekeeping items, the newly sworn-in council set the rules for the next two years.