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.
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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.
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, […]
Auburn police chief to brief council on policing practices
Jason Moen will address officials on policing practices Monday, the day the department is to receive a state accreditation.
Lewiston Recreation planning for fall restart
The city’s Recreation Department is regrouping after a canceled summer season and the loss of its program coordinator position.
Voter turnout ‘flip-flops’ with high absentee voting during pandemic
Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said turnout Tuesday was roughly the same as the 2018 primary, but with opposite numbers for absentee and in-person ballots.