The project was accelerated after the city’s largest police union pressured the city to speed up its original timeline for acquiring body cameras.
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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Auburn shuffling departments while seeking economic development director
Michael Chammings, the former director of economic and community development, left his role in late August.
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Auburn council supports effort to reopen Outlet Beach
During a workshop discussion Monday, several councilors said Outlet Beach is “too much of an asset” to not be in use.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 19 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. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. TUESDAY, Oct. 20 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer […]
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Auburn restarting talks on swimming at Outlet Beach
The municipal beach, which is fed from Lake Auburn, has been closed to swimming since 2013 due to bacteria levels.
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Great Falls Forum: Emmanuel Kayembe on diversity and identity
Using French heritage as an example, the University of Southern Maine professor argues cultural identities must be shared.
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Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless
With temperatures dropping, Lewiston’s Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.
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Lewiston narrows down vendor for police body cameras
The city is considering a five-year contract with BodyWorn by Utility to provide body cameras for all Lewiston police personnel.
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With employees missing work, Lewiston-Auburn businesses seek more timely coronavirus tests
The business community and local legislators are advocating for more efficold and flu season arrives.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 12 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Indigenous Peoples’ Day, government offices and schools closed. TUESDAY, Oct. 13 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center, Pettengill Park. LEWISTON — City Council workshop, 6 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes discussions on the city’s housing committee and police body cameras. AUBURN — Planning […]