A “then and now” discussion about Wabanakis on Thursday garnered the largest attendance in recent years for a Great Falls Forum.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Martel School senior housing scheduled for summer groundbreaking
Lewiston Housing says construction on a senior housing project at the former Martel School site is scheduled to begin this summer. Talks about turning the school into housing began in 2019.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston approves final financing piece for 104-unit DeWitt development
Construction, including the demolition of the former Sun Journal building on the corner of Park and Pine streets, is slated to begin in April.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn begins budget season battling increased costs
The proposed municipal and school budgets for fiscal year 2026 reflects a nearly 6% increase from this year, but officials say there’s work to be done to cut costs.
Posted inCommunity
L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 17 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council and School Committee joint workshop, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, March 18 LEWISTON — City Council budget workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn approves 160-unit Stetson Road housing development
The site will feature 50 residential buildings, a mix of quadplexes and duplexes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston hopes to avoid large property tax increase
Lewiston’s initial budget outlook would result in a $1.81 increase to the property tax rate. Officials are hoping to pare that down over the coming weeks.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Latest fire at former Elan School in Poland investigated as arson, state says
The fire marshal’s office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates three fires at the former school since November.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn to review 160-unit housing proposal for Stetson Road
The project, from the same developer as the Mt. Auburn Avenue apartments, would place 50 buildings on land between Stetson and North River roads.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 10 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — City Fee Review Committee meeting, 5 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board special meeting, 6 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 […]