The resolution asks Maine’s congressional delegation and President Biden to demand an end to violence in Gaza and Israel, and ‘an immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners unjustly held.’
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 extends deadline for Martel School demolition by 2 months
Councilors approved the extension following continued concerns over the lengthy timeline for construction to begin at the senior housing project.
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Lewiston council votes against removing Scott Harriman as president
The council also limited the mayor’s ability to consult with the city attorney.
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Auburn council votes against delaying new zoning at Gracelawn Road property
In March, the Planning Board recommended against delaying the change, which affects 60 acres near Lake Auburn.
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Lewiston council appoints Brian O’Malley as acting city administrator
The council is also scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to remove Scott Harriman as council president.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 1 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, April 2 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, 5 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop […]
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Heather Hunter to leave as Lewiston city administrator
Embattled official gives 30-day notice; City Council to hold special meeting Friday afternoon.
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Lewiston council to receive Freedom of Access Act training from Attorney General
According to city administration, the presentation is simply a ‘continuation of orientation training that any new City Council members would receive,’ but the training comes at a time when city officials have been under intense scrutiny, with staff fielding a high number of FOAA requests.
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Environmental cleanup work to begin at Bates Mill No. 5 in Lewiston as redevelopment hopes remain
Some environmental remediation work plans to begin soon at Bates Mill No. 5, but the redevelopment effort continues to face an uphill battle.
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MONDAY, March 25 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. AUBURN — City Council special meeting and budget workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, March 26 LEWISTON […]