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.
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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Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 10 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Indigenous Peoples’ Day, government offices and schools closed. TUESDAY, Oct. 11 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and special meeting, 6 p.m. in […]
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Lewiston council puts Cote Street ‘nature park’ on hold
Officials are exploring other options in response to neighborhood concerns for the proposed 14-acre nature park south of Webster Street.
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Auburn council approves tax ‘relief’ funding for seniors
The city’s original plan to provide $300 relief checks has been limited to homeowners 65 and older.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 3 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Oct. 4 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5 […]
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Lake Auburn commission conducting its own review of proposed watershed changes
LAWPC has hired a consultant to conduct a peer review of data the city has used to formulate recent proposals, including updates to the septic design standard in the watershed.
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Lewiston Planning Board approves plans for first phase of Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment
Site work on the 82-unit development in the Tree Streets neighborhood is expected to begin this winter.
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Lewiston shelter committee urges city to consider winter accommodations
While the panel has disbanded, it is asking officials to continue policymaking around homelessness in the city.
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Kudos: Anne Skelton puts in overtime as a volunteer
The Auburn resident serves at the Lewiston YWCA food pantry and Catholic Charities Maine.