During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.
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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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Mayor Jason Levesque announces run for fourth term
If elected, it would be Levesque’s fourth two-year term. He says it would also be his last.
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Auburn plans changes to drop-off recycling after bins overflow on weekends
City Manager Phil Crowell said some people have been leaving recyclable material on the ground between full bins.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 21 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Aug. 22 LEWISTON — Community safety forum hosted by Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott, 5:30 p.m. at Connors […]
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Auburn officials believe city will exceed 2,000-unit housing goal by 2025
However, the city’s growth has not come without controversy.
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Dana Staples announces reelection bid for Auburn City Council at-large
If elected, it would be Staples’ second term.
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Lewiston council floats possible moratorium on transitional housing
After a lengthy debate Tuesday, the council passed a first reading of language that would adopt a definition of transitional housing.
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Lewiston officials, police to hold forums on public safety
The discussions come in response to increased questions from the public regarding safety following the Knox Street shooting that left two dead.
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State officials reviewing Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
Local officials believe the recommended line will be conservative, but the decision will have implications for proposed housing development on the land.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 14 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 15 AUBURN — Mayor’s ad hoc […]