The city will receive another $212,160 in Keep Maine Healthy pandemic funding. A city memo says the city underestimated the amount of public outreach needed for its new Mainer population.
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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.
Lewiston begins reconstruction of Goddard Road
LEWISTON — Road construction is scheduled to begin this week on a long stretch of Goddard Road, from the Maine Turnpike Bridge to River Road. The work is to include complete reconstruction on Goddard Road, from the Maine Turnpike Bridge to Atlantis Way, and a “mill and fill” from the Turnpike Bridge to River Road, […]
Officials moving ahead with Lake Auburn study
The City Council on Monday also approved three polling locations for the Nov. 3 presidential election.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 17 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussion on a proposed economic study of Lake Auburn; regular meeting includes a vote to approve three polling locations for the November election. TUESDAY, Aug. 18 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of […]
Auburn considering study of ordinances governing Lake Auburn
According to a memo, the analysis hopes to identify watershed protection ordinance deficiencies, and develop options to modernize the ordinance.
Auburn considers three polling locations, including Boys & Girls Club
One location has never been used for an election. Another hasn’t been used in more than a decade.
Sabattus readies for town meeting at Oak Hill Middle School
The town meeting, originally slated for May, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at Oak Hill Middle School.
Water officials encourage documenting algae, pollution at Lake Auburn
The Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission is employing a cell phone app to assist water quality efforts.
Lewiston finalizing economic development plan
The plan includes specific proposals to address downtown revitalization, business growth and workforce development.
Lewiston eyes zone changes to encourage in-fill development
Officials say encouraging in-fill development in downtown areas is more cost-effective and avoids sprawl.