Police and code enforcement found thousands of used needles, fecal matter and evidence that people had been sleeping in the basement.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Opinions abound as Lewiston searches for a new police chief
Ahead of a public forum Tuesday, Lewiston residents have already shared a range of opinions on how to choose the next police chief with the retirement of Chief David St. Pierre.
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Auburn Council votes for moratorium on needle exchange programs
Officials supported a 6-month moratorium, but it won’t take effect until a second vote in September.
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Successful balloon launches had festivalgoers ‘flying high’
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival had three full launches, plus tethered balloons and more, making it a success both in the air and on the ground, officials say.
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Auburn to consider moratorium on needle exchange programs
The potential six-month pause comes at the same time Lewiston officials are considering local regulations.
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Lewiston will not make needle exchange decision until September
Previously proposed ordinance language would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, while also regulating where such programs can be located.
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Lewiston council OKs tax deals for senior housing projects
Construction on the first 44 units of senior housing at the former Martel School will begin this fall, Lewiston Housing staff said.
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Lewiston considers tax breaks to help delayed senior housing projects
A long-planned senior housing project at the former Martel School will build at least 88 units, while a market-rate development catering to 55 and older off Farwell Street will have 208 units. Both have been hindered by financing gaps.
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Auburn needs 1,300 more homes by 2030, report says
“Kids who grew up here and don’t have big paying jobs can’t afford to stay,” Councilor Belinda Gerry said of the affordable housing shortfall.
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Record-setting balloonist to tell stories at live Lewiston event
The Maine Voices Live event will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. It will be livestreamed as well.