A draft policing plan also calls for an increase in foot patrols and an expansion of a “selective enforcement” team to address an increase in shootings.
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.
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Lewiston council appoints Paul Beauparlant to vacant School Committee seat
The longtime Auburn educator will fill the Ward 7 seat recently vacated by Ryan Donovan.
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Video: Term limits, staggered terms off the table for Auburn charter review
A proposal to initiate staggered terms for councilors was nixed after the city attorney said it would meet the definition of a “substantial change” to the charter, which requires a full charter commission.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 30 AUBURN — City Council special meeting, 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. The council will continue its review of the City Charter. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. TUESDAY, Dec. 1 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the […]
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Facebook group for COVID-19 victims puts ‘a name to the number’
An online support group for Mainers who have lost family to COVID-19 now has more than 2,500 members.
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Auburn native Beth Morrison receives prestigious classical music award
Morrison, who grew up at Auburn’s Community Little Theatre, has changed the world of opera by adapting it for contemporary audiences.
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‘Unsung heroes’: The volunteer drivers for Community Concepts
Putting on sometimes hundreds of miles a day, they’re ‘thankful to be able to serve some of the people who really need’ a ride.
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Lewiston council signs off on final steps of redevelopment grant
Officials presented new details on the ambitious plan Tuesday, including the proposed make up of housing units and concept designs.
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Lewiston officials set to formalize partnership for downtown housing redevelopment
After years of preparation, the city will apply for a large grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in December. If successful, it would reshape downtown Lewiston.
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Lewiston, Auburn getting creative with holiday celebrations due to COVID-19
In Lewiston, visits with Santa Claus are getting the virtual treatment. Auburn is planning a virtual tree lighting and holiday lights tour.