Experts say China’s ban forced Maine and the country to confront ‘flaws’ in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 12 AUBURN — City Council workshop, 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — City Council and Planning Board joint workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON —Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. TUESDAY, April 13 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the […]
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Residents ask Lewiston officials to reconsider closures of Kennedy Park facilities
During the City Council meeting Tuesday, several people asked officials to reconsider its closures of outdoor facilities like the Kennedy Park basketball courts after a fight broke out amongst teens at a local trampoline park.
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Lewiston council adopts citywide equity statement
Despite a groundswell of support for the overall effort and the message it sends, the adoption in Lewiston was delayed last month after a councilor said the statement should receive a legal review
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Auburn City Council OKs separate, ‘in-law’ dwellings in first reading
Those in favor of the proposal have said it would add to the diversification of housing options in the city, possibly freeing up homes for first-time buyers in a market low on inventory.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 5 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, April 6 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom. AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 […]
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Auburn council to decide on whether to allow separate, in-law structures
The first reading on the zoning amendment comes just days after a public meeting to discuss pending zone changes in the city.
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Auburn has April Fools’ Day fun with ‘lobster fest’ announcement
City staff said the joke was just another way to engage people on social media. The day before, Auburn shared it had been ranked the best city to retire in Maine by an insurance website.
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Virtual meeting will share results of Lewiston-Auburn transit study
The meeting will lay out recommended route changes to the local bus system, developed as part of the L-A Area Transit Study conducted in 2020.
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Lewiston council revives talks on passenger rail
Also on Tuesday, the council held a public hearing for environmental cleanup work at Bates Mill No. 5, and discussed a proposed business competition aimed at filling underutilized storefront space in the downtown.