Once the project is completed, the tax increment financing district would provide an estimated $1.42 million annually for economic development staff and programs.
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, Lewiston advocating for more recreation as part of Great Falls dam relicensing
The 28.44-megawatt facility was built in the 1860s to power the region’s mills. It was last relicensed in 1986, and expires next year.
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Lewiston names Waterville manager Bryan Kaenrath as new city administrator
The former legislator and administrator in Saco and Waterville will start in April, roughly a year after former city administrator Heather Hunter resigned.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 3 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Feb. 4 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. THURSDAY, Feb. 6 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Buckfield man found guilty of manslaughter in death of 2-month-old daughter
After two days of deliberations, the jury unanimously found 31-year-old Trevor Averill guilty of manslaughter, but not murder.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Jury without verdict after first day of deliberations in Buckfield man’s murder trial
Trevor Averill, 31, faces charges of depraved indifference murder and manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter, Harper Averill.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off lifelines for new Mainers during the first three months in a new community.
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Auburn to begin home inspections as part of citywide revaluation
Auburn officials are urging residents to cooperate with inspections after a similar effort in Lewiston was suspended due to an extremely low response rate.
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Lewiston finalizing plans to overhaul Simard-Payne Memorial Park
A reimagined park could include features like canal access and overlooks, an adventure playground and splash pad for kids.
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After years of talks, Auburn preps to remove Littlefield Dam on Little Androscoggin River
Officials and environmental organizations are hoping Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish will return upriver.