The pandemic has put a halt to theater and arts programs for the season, but may put some out of business permanently.
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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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.
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Additional COVID-19 tests at Lewiston shelter come back negative
After a former guest tested positive for the coronavirus, anyone known to have come in contact with the individual was also tested.
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Lewiston, Auburn, Rumford sites may receive EPA cleanup funding
The locations include a housing project in downtown Lewiston, the former St. Louis Church in Auburn, and the former Holy Savior School in Rumford.
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After confirmed case, Lewiston shelter officials remain confident in protocols
Officials say a twice-a-day temperature check caught the shelter’s first case of COVID-19, and they have since taken more precautions.
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Lewiston officials approve next year’s budget with lingering questions
The plan leaves 12 positions vacant as the city plans for a marked decrease in revenues related to the pandemic.
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Lewiston finalizes option agreement to redevelop Martel School building
The Martel building would become a senior housing complex developed by Avesta Housing and the Lewiston Housing Authority.
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Auburn rolls out local pandemic relief programs
Food security and local businesses are focus.