AUBURN — City officials have lifted a state of emergency tied to the pandemic that has been in place a year, stating they don’t foresee needing to impose further restrictions on top of the current state guidelines. Mayor Jason Levesque announced the decision at a City Council meeting late Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, he said […]
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.
Auburn council approves equity policy
Officials approved an equity policy that will guide the work of city staff and committees, but did not formally accept the equity statement developed by City Spirit L/A.
Auburn council to vote on citywide equity policy
The vote comes two weeks after officials in Lewiston adopted the equity statement created by City Spirit L/A.
Lewiston police arrest 15-year-old girl after Knox Street shooting
A male was treated for a gunshot wound at Central Maine Medical Center.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 19 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Patriot’s Day, government offices closed. TUESDAY, April 20 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the library conference room, 49 Spring St. AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. via Zoom. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council […]
Twin City bus route changes receive mixed reaction
About 50% of respondents said the proposals would be helpful to them.
Lewiston planners approve transmission lines for New England Clean Energy Connect
The Planning Board approved two sections for the controversial hydropower transmission line that will go in and out of an already-approved converter station.
Lewiston council weighing proposed budget increases next year
Officials on Tuesday discussed the proposed school budget for next year, a $95.2 million plan that relies on COVID-19 relief funding.
Comprehensive plan review revives talk of New Auburn turnpike exit
Proposed updates would also overhaul zoning districts, loosening density requirements to encourage housing growth.
Kudos: Trinity shelter supports restaurants that have helped others
During Operation Take Out Hunger, the Trinity Jubilee Center has purchased meals from local restaurants as a way to support businesses that have donated to the soup kitchen in the past, and might be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.