City staff said they requested additional information from the applicants, which was not ready in time for the initial hearing scheduled for this week.
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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Under new City Council, Lewiston staff to serve on mayor’s community safety committee
The move comes after the previous council directed city administration to not allow Police Chief David St. Pierre to serve on the committee and limit city resources dedicated to the committee.
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DaVinci’s restaurant in Lewiston closes abruptly
The popular restaurant closed Saturday, stating it was due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’ No timeline for reopening has been established, but a sign on the door says it is temporary.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 8 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Jan. 9 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in […]
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Lewiston mayor announces committee to pursue indoor turf facility
Mayor Sheline said demand is high for a year-round soccer facility and Lewiston needs more recreational opportunities for youth.
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Lewiston hires new diversity, equity and inclusion specialist
Divine Selengbe will succeed Melissa Hue, who left last year during a period of friction with the previous City Council.
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Lewiston inauguration: Mayor Sheline asks Lewiston to turn its ‘grit and resilience’ into success
Incoming elected officials urged the community to continue the strength, perseverance and unity it displayed following the October shooting to move the city forward.
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Lewiston community food market project moving forward in 2024
The pursuit of a space at 104 Park St. fell through earlier this year, requiring the organization to restart its work to find a location for its plan for an affordable grocer in the downtown.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 1 LEWISTON-AUBURN — New Year’s Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 2 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Lewiston inaugural ceremony, 6:30 p.m. at the Franco Center. Mayor Carl Sheline and the new City Council and School Committee will […]
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Proposal to use Auburn barn for a wedding venue has neighbors riled
The owners of a house and barn at 138 Fairview Ave. in Auburn will ask the Planning Board to use the property to host intimate weddings. Some neighbors say the potential noise and added traffic is not a good fit for the single-family neighborhood.