Auburn added an estimated $59 million in new building permits in fiscal year 2021. Lewiston’s total number of permits issued also broke a record.
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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Auburn council expands rural ‘strip’ zones between two districts
The move comes on the heels of several zoning amendments as Auburn works toward updating its Comprehensive Plan.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 19 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m., at the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Charter Review Committee meeting, 5 p.m., via Zoom. TUESDAY, July 20 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at 268 Court St. WEDNESDAY, July 21 AUBURN — Auburn Water District trustees meeting, […]
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Caleb Roebuck announces run for Ward 2 councilor in Lewiston
The longtime community organizer says he wants to run with the goal of being available and open to all constituents so the issues facing everyone in Lewiston can be dealt with.
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Candidate numbers lagging for Auburn elections; Lewiston on par
As of Thursday, only nine people had taken out papers to run for 15 elected seats.
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Jason Levesque will run for 3rd term as Auburn mayor
No one else has announced a bid for the office
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Lewiston trying to keep up with public art proposals
The city is seeing more interest in public art projects — so much that it’s pursuing policy changes to eliminate confusion and delays in getting them approved.
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Lewiston council allocates millions in relief funds toward water, sewer projects
The large majority of $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds will go toward a sewer overflow storage tank and a long-sought second water main for the city.
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Zone change could pave way for Dominican Block redevelopment in Lewiston
The historic building at 143 Lincoln St. has been vacant for decades.
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How Twin Cities split drinking water costs also tied to Lake Auburn’s future
The cities disagree on how the costs should be shared, with Auburn wanting it based on usage and Lewiston calling for a 50/50 split.