The committee will exist for at least another year as it works to secure funding and develop a permanent low-barrier shelter.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
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 12-bed winter shelter for young adults
An emergency declaration will allow New Beginnings to operate under new city licensing rules, including the ability for shelter guests to sleep on cots instead of the floor.
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Auburn council supports new slate of watershed protections
The council also approved the appointments of 12 members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 18 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. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in […]
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New Beginnings looks to open Lewiston shelter for homeless youth
If approved Tuesday by the City Council, the shelter would provide space for up to 12 youth between the ages of 18-24 to spend the night.
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Lewiston winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location
The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
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Lewiston Public Library launches capital campaign to renovate children’s department
The library wants to update the popular area to meet the modern needs of kids and families. According to the campaign website, the effort is nearly a quarter of the way to its goal.
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Auburn ‘reimagining’ Washington Street and its gateway to the city
A concept, to be reviewed during a public meeting Thursday, would turn both the northbound and southbound sides into two-way traffic — northbound as a more typical city street, and southbound for through traffic.
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At Longley School, volunteers run 7th election in last 12 months
The Longley School has become Lewiston’s hub for elections. It’s the polling location for three wards and nearly half of the city’s electorate votes there.
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Lewiston, Auburn voters come out early hoping for their candidates and for the ads to stop
Outside the polls, voters said they turned out for the presidential election, but some said they also wanted to vote for down-ballot candidates who have more direct impact to local communities.