Encampments of unhoused people have been subject to recent enforcement action in both Lewiston and Auburn, leading some advocates and officials to call for alternate solutions that can house more people before winter.
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 asked to provide TIF for first phase of Choice Neighborhoods development
The developers behind the 82-unit first phase of construction are trying to close a funding gap caused by rising costs.
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Lewiston council passes amended resolution condemning white supremacy and ‘all forms of violence’
Mayor Carl Sheline said the amended version “watered down” his original resolution that was a direct response to the recent appearance of a neo-Nazi group in the city.
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Auburn officials pitch modular housing units to address homelessness
The proposal would bring 24 “Pallet boxes” to either Lewiston or Auburn for the winter.
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Lewiston council to vote on resolution condemning neo-Nazi demonstration
Tuesday’s agenda says officials wish “to reinforce that this type of activity is not welcome in Lewiston and they condemn white supremacy.”
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 17 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Oct. 18 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and […]
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Great Falls Forum: A culture shift in Maine philanthropy
Representatives from Maine philanthropic organizations say they have been rethinking power dynamics in addressing community needs, shifting to support more community-led approaches.
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Lewiston could see Lisbon Street Professional Building redeveloped
Seventeen apartments planned on upper floors, commercial space on ground floor.
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Auburn Planning Board gives favorable recommendation for watershed density change
The change is tied to a proposed update to the septic system design standard in the watershed.
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Lewiston council puts off talks on proposed diversity, equity and inclusion policy
After indefinitely tabling an earlier version of the policy this year, an updated version that staff said responds to councilor concerns was also put off until at least early 2023.