Auburn officials argue an agreement to split the expense 50/50 is unfair and should be based on population.
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.
Lewiston City Administrator Ed Barrett announces retirement this year
Ed Barrett has held the position since 2010.
Auburn seeks members for new Agriculture Committee
The committee was created as Auburn implemented a series of changes to the Agriculture and Resource Protection zone.
Kudos: Auburn call center employees turn minifridge into charity
Jason Eggleston and Shawn Walker have helped raise some $21,000 for a number of local organizations, including the Dempsey Center, by selling drinks from their office mini-fridge.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 3 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Feb. 4 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center in Pettengill Park. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, […]
Lewiston’s rental registration program begins
Multiunit property owners have until March 1 to register their buildings.
Lewiston City Council supportive of new downtown design standards
Developers would be given more specific criteria for buildings.
Auburn Planning Board appointments turn controversial
The City Council voted down the appointments of Matt Leonard and Laurel Libby.
Auburn might lower permit fees for agricultural buildings
The City Council on Monday also discussed a proposal by Mayor Jason Levesque to assess all of Auburn’s boards and committees.
Lewiston conducting focus groups, surveys as part of branding effort
The city is working with Auburn-based marketing firm Warp+Weft to build a more consistent message.