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.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
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.
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Sabattus town meeting still up in the air
Officials await further guidance from the state.
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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.
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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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.