‘The goal is to avoid enforcement actions by working with property owners, focusing on the importance and goal of protecting Auburn and Lewiston’s source of drinking water,’ a city official said.
Andrew Rice
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston narrowly votes down request to divest from weapons manufacturers
Councilor Josh Nagine, who brought the proposal forward, argued Lewiston shouldn’t be profiting off companies that produce ‘collateral damage’ locally and abroad.
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Auburn council may have to raise tax rate
The new fee structure for building permits and other fees was built into city revenues for this year’s budget, but the council voted down the new system Monday.
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Lewiston eliminates some parking near Kennedy Park to combat illegal activity
After concern from adjacent businesses, the council settled on a compromise to only remove parking along Bates Street between Spruce and Walnut streets.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Former Lewiston funeral home chosen for 24-hour homeless shelter
The former Fortin Group funeral home on Horton Street is under contract by Kaydenz Kitchen, which will use the building for the region’s first 24-hour, low-barrier shelter.
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Lewiston OKs funding for homeless shelter, still quiet on location
City staff said Tuesday that Kaydenz Kitchen leaders have a building under contract, but neither the city nor Kaydenz Kitchen has disclosed where it is.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston council poised to restrict needle exchanges against state’s wishes
The ordinance under consideration would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, something state public health officials and recovery advocates have opposed.
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Auburn buys building to serve as temporary fire station while new public safety headquarters is built
The city purchased 67 Kittyhawk Ave. for $1.3 million to be used while a new home for the city’s police and fire departments is constructed.
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Lewiston Maineiacs hockey is coming back to The Colisée
The team will play in the National Collegiate Development Conference, a Tier II junior hockey league.
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Lewiston Colisee has new management, envisions ‘top-tier sports events and entertainment’
Mill Town Sports and Entertainment, founded by Boston Hockey Academy CEO Nate Bostic, wants to bring concerts and boxing back to the historic building.