With a referendum looming that seeks to kill the project, Lewiston officials have not yet earmarked all the funds. But, the city did lower this year’s property tax rate in anticipation of the new revenue.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 4 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. AUBURN — Public meeting and discussion on strip zoning, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. City Planning staff will host a public meeting on proposed rezoning to expand the rural residential and low-density country residential strip zones as part […]
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Richard Whiting running for City Council in Auburn’s Ward 1
He previously worked with the Auburn Housing Authority.
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Paul Beauparlant running for reelection to Lewiston School Committee
He is running for the Ward 7 seat.
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Lewiston, Auburn candidates forum kicks off election season
The Nov. 2 municipal elections are just over a month away.
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COVID-19 pandemic relief funding could pay for Auburn Festival Plaza overhaul
Cost to overhaul plaza in Auburn estimated at between $1.65 million and $2.38 million, but could be completed in phases.
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Dane Morgan ruled eligible to run for Lewiston City Council seat
Ward 1 resident Maura Murphy had challenged his residency.
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Auburn hopeful for the return of swimming to Lake Grove Park
Auburn wants Lake Grove Park, also known as the municipal or “outlet” beach, to reopen to swimming by June 2022.
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Frank Danforth delivers food, friendship and favors
Kudos: Meals on Wheels delivered a record number of lunches last year.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 27 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29 AUBURN — Auburn Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the main office at Great Falls Plaza. THURSDAY, […]