The City Council also accepted an updated emergency small business loan program that expands eligibility to nonprofit organizations.
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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Lewiston, Auburn set to receive millions from federal relief bill
The Twin Cities account for $37 million of the estimated $118 million that will go directly to Maine’s five largest cities.
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Lewiston council delays vote on citywide equity statement
Councilor Lee Clement questioned a section that refers to immigration status, which he argued could be interpreted the city condones illegal immigration.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston approves ‘final,’ 5-year agreement for Bates Mill No. 5 redevelopment
The next five years could make or break the potential redevelopment of the historic mill, with its recognizable saw-tooth roof.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn considers returning high school students to in-person, full-time instruction
The School Committee will consider a proposal to return grades 9-12 to full-time, in-person instruction for the fourth quarter, starting April 5.
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Auburn traffic to be rerouted for Edward Little High School construction
Work will begin after a construction contract is awarded, which could happen as soon as March 18.
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Kudos: Teen sponsors entire week of meals at Trinity Jubilee shelter
Jackson O’Brien decided he would adopt an entire week in the soup kitchen, providing that day’s meal to shelter guests.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston nonprofit working to boost vaccination rates in Androscoggin County
The nonprofit AK Health is part of a larger push to educate, combat misinformation, and address accessibility and equity in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Lewiston.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 15 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Agenda includes joint workshop with the School Committee on next year’s budget and discussions on returning to in-person learning. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. TUESDAY, March 16 […]
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Auburn creates development incentive program that would cut construction fees for U.S. military veterans
If approved next week, the city would eliminate residential building permit fees for veterans, and cut commercial fees in half in a move that the city believes is the first of its kind.