The city received seven qualified applications to serve on the new seven-member committee. Only five were appointed.
Andrew Rice
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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.
Four staff members at Lewiston group home test positive for coronavirus
The Portland-based Ubuntu Care offers residential care in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York counties, according to its website.
Auburn expanding solar ordinance to include agricultural zone
Large-scale solar arrays will now be allowed in the Agriculture and Resource Protection district, the city’s largest land area, which has been the subject of controversy in recent years.
Sabattus town meeting still up in the air
Officials await further guidance from the state.
Lewiston to use single polling location for July election
As the clerk’s office weighs safety measures, the City Council signed off on a plan to use only one polling location in July due to the pandemic. A few councilors are still wary of the idea.
Auburn Hall reopens to the public Wednesday
Auburn City Hall reopened for limited services and hours Wednesday — with precautions in place — for the first time since mid-March.
Lewiston council votes down resolution asking governor to reconsider Androscoggin County restrictions
A majority of the City Council disagreed with the resolution due to a recent rise of cases in Androscoggin County.
Foxes in the canal? Lewiston, Auburn roll out public art projects
Officials are hoping the projects, in development by well-known Maine artists, can draw new people to the region and spur economic growth.
Watch the meeting: Auburn budget will leave staff vacancies
Keeping a hiring freeze on six positions would save $328,000.
Kudos: Lewiston Youth Council mom hands out masks to the community
Tonya Rubito and her daughter, Hope, delivered more than 100 homemade masks to Lewiston residents last month.