The long-held standard in Auburn’s agricultural zone requires a landowner to make a certain percentage of household income from farming to be eligible to build a home.
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 council approves new zoning for Court Street area
The final reading Monday came after the council initially delayed in order to hold informational sessions on the controversial rezoning.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 7 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. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at the Dingley Building, 36 Oak St. TUESDAY, Nov. 8 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Election Day, polls open […]
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Auburn secures grant to encourage more rental housing
The program, with the addition of $250,000 from MaineHousing, is meant to increase the supply of affordable housing in Auburn.
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Lewiston council says Farwell Street development should require contract zone
The potential development of a 10-acre parcel on Farwell Street will go back to the Planning Board for consideration. Officials said a contract zone could alleviate some concerns from neighbors.
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Auburn’s charter amendments: What you need to know
Auburn has five charter amendments on the municipal ballot. What do they mean?
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Amid neighborhood concern, Lewiston considers zone change for Farwell Street property
The city says a zone change in the Farwell Street area could lead to needed housing, but neighbors are worried about traffic and other impacts.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 24 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Oct. 25 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the library conference room, 49 Spring St. AUBURN — Community forum and informational session with city planning staff regarding zoning to create traditional neighborhoods using […]
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Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets
The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.
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Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets
The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.