‘This is another attempt proclaiming protection of the lake while actually pushing a hidden agenda,’ said Kevin Gagne, Lewiston’s deputy Public Works director.
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 back to square one with Martel School redevelopment
City staff said the City Council chose not to renew an option agreement with Lewiston Housing and Avesta Housing due to uncertainty around new affordable housing development.
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Auburn signals support for rezoning land off Andrew Drive for residential development
The land is in the area of Mount Gile, which features views of Lake Auburn and the Androscoggin River.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 23 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Jan. 24 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is an executive session […]
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Great Falls Forum: Crime novelist Gerry Boyle talks murder and justice
The former journalist recently released the 13th installment of his popular ‘Jack McMorrow’ series. He spoke to a Great Falls Forum audience Thursday about why he returns to crime, murder and mayhem in his stories.
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2023: Androscoggin County funds emergency warming shelter in Lewiston
Auburn and Lewiston pursuing options to help unhoused population during winter months, including a program at Calvary United Methodist Church on Sabattus Street.
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Auburn council moves forward with more Lake Auburn proposals
The council supported the new proposals after signaling it would move forward earlier this month despite a lawsuit between the Auburn Water District and city of Lewiston.
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Kudos: Auburn Exchange Club volunteers prop up local youth
Volunteers with the Exchange Club of Auburn have a longstanding relationship with local youth programs like the Auburn PAL Center.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 16 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, municipal offices and schools closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 17 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4:30 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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Lewiston gets ‘aspirational’ as it updates riverfront island master plan
The update includes ambitious looks at the riverwalk trail, Simard-Payne Memorial Park, the canal system, Island Point and more.