The Lewiston Youth Council just wrapped up an anti-bullying initiative by handing out awards to elementary school students who participated.
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.
Build Maine tests narrower roadway on Middle Street
The demonstration, with help from city staff, was meant to show the impact a narrower street can have on slowing traffic — with an eye on pedestrian safety.
Lewiston to receive grant to clean up Bates Mill No. 5
The city will finally receive federal money to pay for environmental cleanup at the largest of the Bates Mill buildings, and it could signal the beginning steps of a long-planned redevelopment.
$13.4 million Lewiston High School expansion heads to voters
The City Council voted 6-1 to approve the bonds for the expansion, which could be completed in 2021 if Lewiston voters approve the project in November.
Auburn council approves first reading of $90.1M budget
The City Council initally voted down next year’s budget, but then revisited its previous decision.
Build Maine returns to Lewiston this week
The annual urban planning conference returns to Lewiston this week, testing some new traffic-slowing measures on downtown streets.
Growing number of towns revolt against CMP transmission line
Officials in the Franklin County town of Jay are the latest to field a citizen petition to vote on the project, as grass-roots opposition continues.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 27 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Memorial Day, city offices and schools closed. AUBURN — Art in the park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edward Little Park, Main and Academy streets. Juried art show, fine art vendors, farmers’ market, craft booths and food trucks. AUBURN — Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. downtown. LEWISTON — Auburn’s […]
Auburn school officials release newest images of proposed high school
New concept images show the new high school’s main entrance and athletic fields.
Volunteers recognized for Lewiston ‘trash amnesty’ event
More than 31 tons of bulky waste were removed from downtown Lewiston earlier this month, conducted by an all-volunteer team.