The city is moving ahead with plans to update septic system standards in the watershed.
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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Housing crisis spurs different approaches to affordability in Lewiston-Auburn
Rent prices in Androscoggin County are up 18% in one year. Home prices are up 21%. How can the region boost supply and address the widening affordability gap?
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L-A This Week
MONDAY LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — Virtual town hall-style meeting on property valuation adjustments, 6 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to join. TUESDAY AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, […]
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Auburn council puts off vote on $1.6 million in HVAC upgrades
A previous audit found high levels of carbon dioxide in several city buildings, including Norway Savings Bank Arena and Auburn Public Library, but officials say they want a second opinion.
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Auburn council repeals zoning ordinance at center of petition
A number of residents said rather than repeal the ordinance, the council should send the question to referendum.
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Kudos: Betty Bates knits her way to recognition
Auburn woman, 88, named to Maine’s volunteer honor roll after logging more than 1,100 hours knitting items for Catholic Charities.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 1 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. Agenda includes votes on the T-4.2B zoning and repealing the T-4.2 zoning in the Court Street neighborhood in response to a citizens’ petitions. TUESDAY, Aug. 2 AUBURN — National Night Out with the Auburn Police Department, […]
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Attorney for petition group says Auburn is violating public process
The petitioners group and city officials disagree on whether a new type of zoning amounts to a substantial change.
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Restaurant, brewery on tap for vacant Main Street lot in Auburn
The new development by Great Falls Construction will also feature rental housing units on the top floors.
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Owner of Gracelawn Road parcel looking to rezone section for residential development
Property owner John Gendron is looking to build a mix of condominiums and single-family homes on 58 acres.