Officials argued the ordinance would have exacerbated the homelessness issue 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 council shuts down proposal regarding immigration status after heated debate
The proposed ordinance would’ve prohibited local police from inquiring into the immigration status of any person.
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Lewiston wins award for Choice Neighborhoods downtown redevelopment plan
GrowSmart Maine said Lewiston’s plan ‘is arguably the largest, most comprehensive, and most ambitious neighborhood redevelopment plan in our state’s history.’
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L-A This Week
TUESDAY, Nov. 30 LEWISTON — City Council workshop, 6 p.m., council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m., council chamber at Auburn Hall. THURSDAY, Dec. 2 AUBURN — Auburn-Lewiston Airport Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., main terminal conference room, 80 Airport Drive. SATURDAY, Dec. 4 AUBURN — Auburn Tree […]
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Lewiston to consider ‘right to housing’ ordinance
The proposal has already been met with criticism from city staff and a legal review.
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Recount confirms Lewiston charter provision for removing elected officials
The recount was needed for just one of nine charter amendments approved by voters on Nov. 2 due to a ballot programming error.
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Lewiston launches naming contest for new recreation park
The Youth Advisory Council is leading the competition for the sports complex on Bartlett Street.
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Kudos: Auburn lauds volunteers going the ‘extra mile’
Todd Whitcomb and Jolene Girouard given ‘Extra Mile’ awards by the city of Auburn this month for their years of volunteerism.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 22 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the administrator’s conference room, City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the council chamber, City Hall. TUESDAY, Nov. 23 AUBURN — Auburn Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the main office, 20 Great Falls Plaza. THURSDAY, Nov. 25 […]
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Lewiston to resettle a number of Afghan refugee families
Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services will begin resettling between 50-100 Afghan refugees next week. The agency has been collecting donated items.