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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Watch the meeting: Auburn budget will leave staff vacancies
Keeping a hiring freeze on six positions would save $328,000.
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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.
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Lewiston-Auburn arts organizations facing uncertain future
The pandemic has put a halt to theater and arts programs for the season, but may put some out of business permanently.
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Lewiston looking to install social distancing markers on sidewalks
The plan is part of a larger city effort to help businesses reopen to the public while maintaining CDC guidelines.
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Auburn shifting focus toward economic recovery
While finalizing a budget that accounts for a large drop in revenues due to the pandemic, officials in Auburn are hoping to see businesses back to work as soon as possible.
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Dam relicensing could lead to ‘urban kayak run’ in downtown Auburn
The agreement will allow for a number of annual “flow releases,” which the city is hoping will attract paddlers.