The city will bond the money to pay for the arena, which it leases from developer and owner George Schott.
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 stops sending fertilizer sludge to farms after testing high for contaminant
Sewage sludge from the Lewiston treatment plant, like many in Maine, has exceeded screening levels for at least one type of ‘forever chemical’ substance, forcing officials to decide what to do with the material.
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Auburn throwing fundraiser for St. Louis bell tower
The city has sought a location to permanently display the famous bells that were salvaged from the former St. Louis Church.
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Lewiston issues fireworks reminder as Fourth of July nears
The city only allows the use of consumer fireworks on three dates within a specific discharge zone outside the downtown. Auburn bans them completely.
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Lewiston council approves traffic changes for new Dunkin’
Councilors unanimously agreed to send the project along to the Planning Board, where a full traffic study will likely be required.
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New Lewiston Dunkin’ could alter Main Street intersection
Before proceeding, the developer wants the city to sign off on the proposed traffic changes.
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New route, same reasons for Trek Across Maine
The first day of the 35th annual cycling event brought hundreds to Lewiston, on a new course layout designed to bring the Trek to more people.
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Lewiston readying ordinance for medical and recreational marijuana businesses
Lewiston, like Auburn, is on track to have its own ordinance in place prior to the rollout of the state’s regulatory system for marijuana.
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Proposed Auburn agricultural zone changes sent back to council
Reviews from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and a law firm list a number of concerns with the changes designed to loosen restrictions on agricultural land.
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Petition against rezoning for Avesta Housing project fails to get enough signatures
Opponents of the 35-unit mixed-income housing project did not receive enough signatures to force a November referendum.