Name: Scott A. Harriman Age: 37 Occupation: Self-employed landlord; in-home caregiver; volunteer Political experience: Serving first term on Lewiston City Council; many council-related committees Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? I have spent the past two years listening carefully to the people of Lewiston and working toward positive […]
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 gets heated over accusation that councilors discussed city business outside an official meeting
The City Council spiraled into familiar infighting following accusations that a quorum of councilors met outside of an official meeting and discussed city business.
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Richard Whiting unopposed for Auburn City Council in Ward 1
Name: Richard Whiting Age: 68 Occupation: Retired; former executive director of Auburn Housing Authority Political Experience: Former chairman Legislative Policy Committee, Maine Association of Public Housing Directors; former Auburn Planning Board member; chairman of 2010 Comprehensive Plan Committee; city councilor. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? I […]
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Josh Nagine unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 1
Nagine will replace current Council President Linda Scott, who did not seek reelection.
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Lewiston council approves Farwell Street contract zone in first reading
A development team led by David Gendron has said it intends to build a multifamily development of up to 321 units focused on those 55 years and older on an 11-acre parcel off Farwell Street.
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Three candidates look to unseat Sheline in race for Lewiston mayor
Four candidates — Jon Connor, Luke Jensen, Joshua Pietrowicz and Carl Sheline — are vying for Lewiston mayor. Find out more about them below in our 2023 candidate profiles.
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Jason Levesque and Jeff Harmon lay out different futures for Auburn
The race in Auburn features a three-term incumbent who has overseen a period of tremendous growth against a newcomer who has led several citizen efforts against the current trajectory of the City Council, and believes a “new direction” is needed.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 2 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Oct. 3 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. THURSDAY, Oct. 5 LEWISTON […]
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Lewiston officials identify riverwalk, Simard-Payne park upgrades as priorities
Officials also discussed staff recommendations for encouraging infill development in the area, which officials hope can drive new housing.
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Maine Public Utilities Commission dismisses complaint requesting investigation of Auburn Water District
However, the PUC has requested that the Auburn Water District submit certain information following any updates in the ongoing litigation between the water district and the city of Lewiston.