MONDAY, Aug. 3 AUBURN – City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussions on housing growth and updating and comprehensive plan. Regular agenda will include a vote on consolidating polling locations for the November election. TUESDAY, Aug. 4 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. […]
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.
Lewiston readies multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan
Tree Streets neighborhood is the focus of federal aid
Lewiston health clinic receives funding to expand COVID-19 testing
Officials say $330,000 will help address equitable access to COVID-19 testing
L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 27 LEWISTON — Planning Board workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall.
Auburn delays implementation of regional food plan
Several councilors said the plan does not put enough focus on Auburn.
Auburn considers holding presidential election at Norway Savings Bank Arena
The city clerk proposed the idea, but several councilors questioned the plan Monday.
Lewiston emergency shelter deemed a success after closure
The temporary emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory closed Friday. Those involved say its success could be a model for a permanent shelter.
Lewiston council appoints Elgin Physic to vacant School Committee seat
Physic, a Maine State Police trooper and youth coach, will replace former School Committee Chairwoman Monique Roy, who resigned July 12.
Auburn Police Department receives state accreditation
Chief Jason Moen told city officials Auburn either meets or exceeds many policing standards being sought nationwide.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 20 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop will include a discussion on policing, and the recent Court Street traffic study. Regular meeting will include swearing in new Assistant City Manager Brian Wood, and adopting goals of the new Agriculture Advisory Committee. TUESDAY, […]