LEWISTON — City Councilor Alicia Rea will seek re-election to her Ward 3 seat. “We’ve made important progress as a city these last two years,” Rea said in a news release. “I want to continue working to grow Lewiston’s economy, improve our schools and create a community where everyone feels welcome.” Rea, 29, is serving […]
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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Lewiston’s ‘Gateway’ development sells for $6.38 million
The area was previously the focus of a revitalization effort by the city and private developers.
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Lewiston closing in on final marijuana ordinance
An ordinance regulating medical and recreational marijuana in the city was originally scheduled to go before the council this month, but officials say it still needs fine-tuning.
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Auburn Water District working to find cause of water main breaks
Four water main breaks in a five-day span caused morning traffic headaches.
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Officials debate role of Auburn agriculture committee
The proposal for an agriculture committee goes back at least two years, but officials continue to debate what authority it should have.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 15 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes a joint workshop between the council and Planning Board, and a discussion of the Agricultural Committee ordinance. Meeting agenda includes a second reading on bonding $7 million to buy Norway Savings Bank Arena. […]
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Lewiston fire substation approved by Planning Board
The $4.7 million station on North Temple Street will replace one on Sabattus Street.
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Officials say Lewiston’s Beech Street bridge is a connection to the future
The new bridge has a small but important role in the future of Lewiston’s riverfront.
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State, Pan Am Railways to modernize line through Central Maine
The $35 million project will upgrade 75 miles of track between Waterville and North Yarmouth, but is not related to a recent passenger rail study in Lewiston-Auburn.
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Campaigns begin for council, mayor in Lewiston-Auburn
Here’s a look at who is running for local office in Lewiston and Auburn this November.