The City Council voted 4-3 to send the amended budget off to referendum on July 9.
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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 24 AUBURN — City Council special workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Ad hoc committee on establishing a homeless shelter, 12 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, June 26 AUBURN — […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 24 AUBURN — City Council special workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Ad hoc committee on establishing a homeless shelter, 12 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, June 26 AUBURN — […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 24 AUBURN — City Council special workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Ad hoc committee on establishing a homeless shelter, 12 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, June 26 AUBURN — […]
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Auburn eyeing Mill Street property for resource center
The council will discuss a proposal to use a vacant city building at 121 Mill St. to house the Community Development office along with various nonprofit organizations.
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Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival organizers ‘confident’ after securing top sponsor
With less than two months until it takes flight, officials are optimistic they will raise $180,000 in private donations, receiving $49,000 so far.
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Lewiston council votes down new rules on public comment
The changes would’ve added a second public comment period at the end of council meetings and during workshops.
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Lewiston hires firm to lead search for new city administrator
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group will look for a candidate to succeed Heather Hunter.
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Lewiston council urged to support updated school budget
The council will vote next week on whether to send the budget to voters for the third time. At least two councilors said they won’t support it because it’s too low.
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Crews demolish Auburn PAL Center to make way for new $9 million facility
The new 14,000-square-foot facility will feature a full-size gym and commercial kitchen.