Construction of the Picker House Lofts, 72 units at the center of the Continental Mill complex, is expected to begin in late 2022.
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 looking to update riverfront redevelopment plan
City officials are looking for a plan that can tie together an expanded riverwalk, new development and an enhanced Simard-Payne Memorial Park along the Androscoggin River.
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Auburn inauguration: Mayor Levesque continues focus on making ‘housing more attainable’
Mayor Jason Levesque, sworn in for a third term, has again laid out goals for increasing Auburn’s housing stock and “eliminating regulatory hurdles.”
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Lewiston could soon have 6 more public art installations
The installations tied to the Choice Neighborhoods initiative in the Tree Streets neighborhood will add to a growing roster of public art in Lewiston.
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Auburn adopts updated comprehensive plan, with housing in mind
The “Future Land Use” section of the comprehensive plan calls for big changes in the makeup of zoning districts and density limits. Elected officials are to begin considering the changes in 2022.
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New Lewiston police headquarters could be at Bates Mill complex
The 48,000 square-foot Bates Mill No. 7 was vacated by TD Bank in 2020.
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Auburn City Council indefinitely postpones vote on strip zone expansion
Move comes after many residents speak against the proposal, meant to break off more area for residential development.
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Lewiston holiday celebration looks to bring ‘wow’ factor
The event Saturday will feature a laser light show, live music and more.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 6 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m., council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., administrator’s conference room at City Hall. TUESDAY, Dec. 7 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Senior Community Center. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m., council […]
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Museum L-A launches capital campaign and rebrand for new museum
Museum staff are attempting to raise $17 million toward the new building at the former Camden Yarns Mill along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston.