Despite Gov. Janet Mills’ recent executive order that strengthened rules on wearing face coverings in public, the mayor says he will not always wear a mask during meetings.
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, Nov. 9 AUBURN — City Council special meeting, 5 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. The council is continuing its City Charter review process. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. […]
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Lewiston restaurants adapting ahead of an uncertain winter
Some restaurants are squeezing what they can out of outdoor patio dining. Others are hoping to survive the winter through takeout and limited indoor seating.
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Absentee votes in Maine cities were ‘consistent with broader pattern’
In Lewiston, 12,351 of the 17,562 ballots cast were absentee or early votes.
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Connor narrowly defeats Handy in District 58 race
The district comprises Wards 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Lewiston.
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Claxton holds on to Senate District 20 in Auburn
AUBURN — Democrat Ned Claxton, seeking a second term in the state Senate’s 20th District, fought off a challenge from Republican Matthew Leonard in Tuesday’s election. The district represents Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, New Gloucester and Poland. Unofficial results from all municipalities had Claxton winning, 11,790 to 10,339. A Clean Election candidate, Claxton spent $69,000 […]
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Libby wins House District 64 in Minot, Auburn
AUBURN — Republican Laurel Libby, who challenged incumbent Democrat Bettyann Sheats for the House of Representatives in the 64th District, appears to have won. Unofficial results from the district, which includes Minot and part of Auburn, showed Libby with 2,945 votes to 2,445 for Sheats. Both women are from Auburn. Sheats, a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, […]
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After early waves, election officials in Lewiston, Auburn report ‘manageable’ turnout
After early morning lines cleared, election officials in Lewiston, Auburn and elsewhere in Androscoggin County said the rest of the day was steady and manageable.
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Auburn council approves framework for Lake Auburn study
The study is meant to add data to a perennial debate over watershed protections.
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Citylink offering free rides on Election Day
Some local organizations that have offered rides to the polls during previous elections have opted out this year due to the pandemic.