Town officials say Hemond’s in Minot will follow state guidelines for its upcoming Harvest Fest on Sept. 26-27.
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.
Legal questions delay implementation of Lewiston design standards
Design standards for downtown buildings will still likely be implemented, but specific ordinance language may change to reflect state law.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 14 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. TUESDAY, Sept. 15 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the library […]
Auburn to shift its ‘Grab N Go’ meal program
The twice-a-week meal pickup will shift to a grocery service for income-qualified residents.
Auburn confirms timeline for acquiring police body cameras
If ultimately approved, all 54 officers would be equipped with body cameras by late 2021.
Officials looking to reopen Auburn composting facility
The 2018 shutdown was due to nitrate groundwater contamination.
Auburn forming work group to update comprehensive plan
The City Council is also expected Tuesday to discuss outfitting police officers with body cameras.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 7 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Labor Day, all municipal buildings closed. TUESDAY, Sept. 8 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes a review of the City Charter and a discussion on police body cameras. Regular meeting includes appointing two councilors to serve on […]
Housing advocates laud eviction ban, but say rental assistance needed
Between 2015 and 2019, Androscoggin County had the second highest five-year average of eviction filings in Maine.
Lewiston council adopts new downtown design guidelines
Standards meant to encourage more thoughtful development, including compatibility with surrounding buildings.