Lewiston’s proposed capital improvement plan for next year includes some familiar projects, including funding for Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup and a citywide revaluation. But will they move forward this year?
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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Lewiston’s Franco Center rebrands as ‘Riverfront Performing Arts and Events’
The organization said its new identity as Riverfront Performing Arts and Events unites its French Canadian heritage with its “location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue.”
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Citylink bus system has been plagued by service interruptions in Lewiston, Auburn
Citylink has announced 10 separate service delays or interruptions since Christmas Eve due to a combination of mechanical and staffing issues.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 9 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, Jan. 10 LEWISTON — Joint workshop between the City Council, Planning Board and Finance Committee, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. […]
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Auburn moving ahead with Lake Auburn changes after saying mediation with Lewiston failed
Lewiston says Auburn has long intended to move ahead with the new ordinances, despite taking part in mediation.
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Auburn council makes appointments, signals turnover on Planning Board
Three new members will join the Planning Board this year as the board digs into several contentious issues in Auburn.
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After ‘airing dirty laundry,’ Lewiston council agrees to continue talks on mayor’s role
On Wednesday morning, Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said that “while sometimes we have differing views about what’s best for our city, the council has my respect and I look forward to putting this behind us and working together for the good of Lewiston.”
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After tense debate, Lewiston council chooses new president
The debate Tuesday highlighted friction among councilors that has continued since last year.
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Legal, policy decisions on Lake Auburn water quality could come soon
The new year could bring a resolution to the lengthy legal battle and communitywide debate over water quality protections at Lake Auburn.
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Auburn PAL Center receives $3 million toward new facility
Significant amounts of federal funding will also go to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston; B-Street Community Clinical Services in Lewiston; the city of Lewiston’s canal and riverwalk trail; new facilities for SeniorsPlus and the Lewiston Housing Authority, and more.