Lewiston officials postponed a vote on the shelter proposal this week after saying the shelter application from the Lewiston Housing Authority was “incomplete.”
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
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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Auburn Planning Board forwards agricultural zone proposal that appears to have broad support
The new zoning language would replace the long-held income standard with what many said is a “viable alternative,” which ties residential construction to a connection with the land.
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Lewiston revises park curfews due to vandalism concerns
The council said it may amend the new policy ahead of a final reading June 20 to address concerns about field access.
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Auburn council approves placing several properties on the market
Many of the 11 city-owned lots have previously been considered non-conforming due to zoning rules, and sat idle.
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Lewiston council votes down airport board changes
Proposed changes to the board have proven controversial as the airport addresses significant issues.
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Auburn council approves new proposal for airport board
The new structure would add two city councilor positions on the board, as well as two, non-voting airport user positions. The Lewiston City Council must also approve the new agreement, and is slated to vote Tuesday.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 5 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, June 6 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Planning […]
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Kudos: Ellie Vance reaps a harvest as FoodCorps teacher at Lewiston schools
‘By giving students access to gardening and cooking, we can broaden their horizons and expand their curiosity around food,’ FoodCorps service member Ellie Vance said who is moving on after two years at Montello Elementary School.
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Auburn looking to put 11 city properties on the market
Officials say it’s an effort to encourage redevelopment of the parcels, many of which have been unbuildable in the past due to zoning rules.
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Auburn mayoral candidate challenges 2nd phase of Stable Ridge development in court
Jeff Harmon argues the city did not follow its own zoning ordinances when approving the site plan for phase two of the development, which is to place 60 additional units at the property.