A lack of rain has led to low water levels at Lake Auburn, and water temperatures have been among the warmest on record.
Andrew Rice
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Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Lewiston council approves new zoning rules for shelters
Once enacted, a restrictive shelter overlay district would be replaced with language specific to each zoning district.
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Lewiston council changes leadership, rules to start new year
Councilor David Chittim was named council president, replacing Scott Harriman.
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Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 6 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, Jan. 7 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. THURSDAY, Jan. 9 […]
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Auburn eyes housing project to address homelessness, hunger and poverty
The project is modeled after Preble Street’s ‘housing first’ programs in Portland, which officials said have been effective in getting chronically homeless back on their feet.
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Lewiston looks to adjust police contract to retain officers
The proposed police union contract for fiscal years 2025-2027 would adjust the wage scales in hopes of retaining more officers. The force currently has eight vacancies.
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New Year’s Auburn takes over downtown Tuesday
The 6th annual event is set to feature live music, breweries, food trucks and a fireworks display over the falls.
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Lewiston revaluation effort changes strategy
The city’s first full revaluation since 1988 is slated to become effective in fiscal year 2027.
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Volunteering gives Calah Derocher a fresh start
Kudos: ‘After a week of being there I just knew I really wanted to give my time to these people and their cause,’ Derocher said.