A police union representative told councilors Monday that its most recent request had been ignored, while other municipalities had offered hazard pay using COVID-19 relief funds.
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Scott Harriman running unopposed for Lewiston City Council Ward 3
Harriman is slated to replace Councilor Alicia Rea, who did not run for reelection.
Jason Levesque is unopposed for Auburn mayor
It would be his third consecutive term.
Donna Gillespie and Carl Sheline look to be Lewiston mayor
Mayor Mark Cayer is not running for reelection.
Auburn officials receive final report on Lake Auburn
According to the executive summary, the possibility of swimming in the lake looks unlikely.
Robert McCarthy and Caleb Roebuck are running for Lewiston City Council’s Ward 2
Caleb Roebuck was recently appointed to the seat; Robert McCarthy is challenging him.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 18 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON-AUBURN — Journalists’ roundtable discussion on Question 1, 6:30 p.m. […]
Dane Morgan and Linda Scott compete for Lewiston City Council Ward 1
Dane Morgan and Linda Scott are vying for the seat held by Safiya Khalid.
Auburn launches rebate program for energy efficient improvements
The city has allocated $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the initiative.
Auburn officials to take up big zoning questions this fall
Both discussions have been key elements of the city’s push to confront a regional and statewide housing shortage, but have also sparked debates over whether the changes would be too much too soon.