The move comes on the heels of several zoning amendments as Auburn works toward updating its Comprehensive Plan.
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.
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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