As Lewiston Auburn Youth Network announces a Saturday discussion on recent gun violence, one of many held since the July 14 shooting death of Sahal Muridi, Lewiston city councilors and residents talk about how to foster community relations to effectively respond to gun violence.
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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Sale of former Martel School property in Lewiston nears closing
Officials from Lewiston Housing said a delay in the sale caused by an issue with the title will not impact the construction schedule.
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Lewiston seeking proposals for city-run shelter, with one week to deadline
Due to an upcoming deadline for grant funding, the turnaround for request for proposals is quick — due on Aug. 27.
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Auburn’s new recycling plan calls for weekly pickup
The committee recommendations, including the addition of city-issued wheeled and lidded containers, will be reviewed by city officials in the coming weeks.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 19 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 20 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, […]
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Lewiston residents say they want new administrator to change city’s course
The turnout was limited, but those that came had plenty to say. There are big expectations for Lewiston’s next administrator.
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Lewiston Housing gets approval for 72-unit Ash Street development
The housing authority also received approval this week to convert the Ramada Hotel into a senior living complex.
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Lewiston Housing seeks senior housing at Ramada, second phase of Martel redevelopment
If approved, the projects would add another 107 units of senior housing in the city.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 12 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Aug. 13 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. […]
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Preble Street expanding its ‘rapid rehousing’ program to Lewiston-Auburn
The program aims to help homeless individuals and families secure housing and provide support to keep them housed.