The panel will shape the city’s effort to upgrade public safety facilities, including a combined police and fire station on Minot Avenue.
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 hires first director of diversity, equity and inclusion
The new position in the Human Resources department was one of the main recommendations from Mayor Mark Cayer’s ad hoc Equity and Diversity Committee last year.
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Lewiston mentor program will focus on youth impacted by opioid epidemic
The $62,500 grant will create a mentorship program run by the Lewiston Recreation Division.
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Lewiston mayoral race narrowing
With less than two weeks until nomination papers are due, there is only one qualified candidate.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 16 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 17 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the library conference room, 49 Spring St. […]
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Lewiston Street Fest to follow state bicentennial parade
The family-oriented event will feature a lobster-shaped monster truck, live music, face painting, caricature artists and more.
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With extreme heat in the forecast, Lewiston and Auburn open cooling centers
Lewiston and Auburn have opened cooling centers for the public to escape the heat.
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Lewiston to hold public hearing on charter amendments
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on proposed charter amendments, including a shift to staggered terms. If approved, they move on to a referendum in November.
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COVID-19 testing for travel can mean added cost
Insurance is typically not being accepted for elective testing required for travel.
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Auburn shopping downtown parcels for development, including Main Street parking
Officials say the potential development of the Main Street lot is tied to a long-term plan to relocate the police department, freeing up parking in the Auburn Hall garage.