MONDAY, Sept. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes a discussion on proposed zoning amendments to the Agriculture and Resource Protection Zone. Regular meeting agenda includes a hearing on an appeal by Relief Clinic which was denied a business license. TUESDAY, Sept. […]
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.
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Auburn to continue discussion on changes to the agricultural zone
The issue is on the council agenda for the first time following a controversy over a Bates College survey of landowners.
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Auburn schools to honor committee Chairman Tom Kendall
On Sunday, school officials will host a celebration of life for longtime School Committee Chairman Tom Kendall. On Wednesday, the committee will discuss how to move forward.
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Lewiston may ban smoking in all city parks
The city is also nearing completion of an ordinance aimed at regulating marijuana businesses.
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Races set for Lewiston mayor, City Council, School Committee
The election will feature three candidates for mayor, but will also have eight uncontested races.
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Lasagna seeking re-election to Auburn City Council
AUBURN — City Councilor Holly Lasagna has officially announced her re-election campaign for Ward 1 in the Nov. 5 election. In a campaign statement released last week, Lasagna emphasized the importance of helping to address citizen concerns as city councilor. “It has been such a pleasure and privilege to serve my community for the past […]
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Auburn City Council officially accepts strategic plan
The City Council on Monday also discussed a plan to provide small grants to battle food insecurity in Auburn.
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Lewiston City Council approves zone change for CMP’s converter station
The 70-foot-tall station would convert direct current hydropower from Canada to alternating current power, a crucial piece of the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
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Kudos: Farwell Elementary’s beloved ‘Grammie’ Carol
The volunteer foster grandparent is an emotional support for students, especially as they settle in for a new school year.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 2 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Labor Day, schools and government offices closed for the holiday. TUESDAY, Sept. 3 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the Hasty Community Center at Pettengill Park. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. Meeting agenda will feature three items […]