A $100,000 transit study starting this year could lead to a complete overhaul of the public transportation system in Lewiston-Auburn.
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.
Lewiston considers TIF to assist redevelopment of former Marcotte Furniture building
The Lisbon Street redevelopment is slated to create 12 market rate apartments and first floor commercial space.
Lewiston and Auburn will revisit 911 cost-sharing agreement
Auburn officials argue an agreement to split the expense 50/50 is unfair and should be based on population.
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.