The city is still considering options for an emergency warming shelter with the help of state funding, but only has until Friday to confirm a location.
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 planning for citywide revaluation by early 2025
The city will have to address a funding gap of at least $270,000 before moving forward.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 6 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Feb. 7 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 AUBURN — Lake Auburn Watershed […]
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Lewiston council to ‘reaffirm commitment to protocols’ after discussions on mayor’s role
The ‘proclamation’ comes in response to an earlier proposal that would’ve limited the mayor’s ability to comment on council items.
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Developers behind Auburn’s Stable Ridge pursuing second phase
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and site plan review Feb. 14 for a second phase of construction that would bring 60 more units.
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Lewiston, Auburn receive funding to improve dangerous roads
The funding will be used to conduct a ‘corridor improvement study’ that will look at high-accident areas like the Veterans Memorial Bridge corridor linking Auburn and Lewiston.
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Lewiston Planning Board delays recommendation on Martel school redevelopment
During the meeting, a Lewiston Housing official said the organization was surprised when informed the city would not be extending its option agreement to purchase the former school, and believes a senior housing project there is still feasible.
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Auburn conducting survey regarding future development, conservation
City staff said the Planning Board initiated the survey as it works toward recommendations regarding Auburn’s agricultural zone.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 30 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Jan. 31 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Council is meeting in executive session. […]
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Vast majority of PFAS tests at Lewiston, Auburn sites show water is safe
State testing for PFAS chemicals so far in Lewiston and Auburn has shown all but one site below the standard that would require remediation.