City officials said the recreation department position that was cut was a tough decision made during budget deliberations in hopes of limiting a property tax increase next year.
Andrew Rice
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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.
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Lewiston reduces tax impact before budget vote
The City Council will vote next week on a budget that would increase the tax rate by $1, to $32.77 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.
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Lewiston looks to find savings ahead of budget vote
City staff and administration is against using the ‘rainy day fund’ to lower next year’s budget, which as of last week would increase the tax rate by $1.29.
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Auburn closes Stetson Road due to failing culvert
Staff said motorists should also remember there are projects also underway on North River Road and Center Streets — meaning ‘delays should be expected.’
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Center Street paving project gets underway Monday in Auburn
Center Street in Auburn was voted the worst road to drive on in Lewiston-Auburn in a Sun Journal poll last year.
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Turner man holding the line on Lake Auburn stewardship
For a dozen years, Robert Crosby has maintained a series of tubes that collect discarded fishing line. He’s hoping someone else will join his one-man crew.
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Lewiston schools seeking $1 million to tackle space crunch
The school department has requested the funds to use for concept designs for a building at 287 Main St. that officials hope will address overcrowding concerns.
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Lewiston looks to extend riverwalk under Longley Bridge
Officials say it’s a critical step in a plan to link Veterans Memorial Park and Simard-Payne Memorial Park, improving connectivity in the riverfront area.
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Neighbors raise concern over 96-unit Gendron proposal in Auburn
A 96-unit housing development that was originally approved in 2022 is back under the microscope.