The MDEA and other agencies will have offices at 85 Park St.
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.
Auburn mayor to attend meeting at White House
Mayor Jason Levesque will attend a special gathering of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 20 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Martin Luther King Day, all schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 21 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the library, 49 Spring St. AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
Michelle Malkin will speak tonight at Sabattus town hall
SABATTUS — After three Maine venues refused to host a presentation by conservative commentator Michelle Malkin, organizers say the event will take place at the Sabattus Municipal Building. Supports of Malkin secured the venue earlier in the day, but declined to release details until later in the day. The original time for the event was […]
Great Falls Forum: Panel sees Lewiston as an overlooked arts hub
Speakers say local institutions must adapt to meet the needs of younger artists.
Auburn’s sports tourism effort shows signs of growth
Ice use at Norway Savings Bank Arena is up 5% from last year, and the city announced a new event this week.
Lewiston plans to lease former violations bureau building to MDEA
Personnel from the FBI and other agencies will work there.
Great Falls Forum to feature panel on Lewiston arts and culture
The discussion, titled “The Future of Arts & Culture in L/A,” will feature Shoshona Currier, director of the Bates Dance Festival; Rachel Desgrosseilliers, founding executive director of Museum L-A; Adilah Muhammad, L/A Arts Downstage coordinator; and Sheri Withers-Hollenbeck, a public art advocate and owner of The Curio.
Auburn rolls out grant program aimed at food insecurity
The city is hoping the funds help nonprofit organizations and others host more community meals or jumpstart larger projects.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 13 AUBURN — City Council orientation and workshop, 5 p.m. at the Auburn Public Works building, 296 Gracelawn Road. Councilors will receive a tour and orientation at 5 p.m., followed by a continuation of a council strategic planning discussion at 6 p.m. LEWISTON — Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room […]