The zoning type the group seeks to block could be repealed and replaced by the City Council by Aug. 1, thus eliminating the requirement for a citywide referendum.
Andrew Rice
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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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Eyeing economic development, Lewiston begins multiphase process to update city code
City officials hope to streamline the process for residents and developers.
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Lake Auburn’s vulnerable filtration waiver at center of watershed debates
The debate over potential changes to Lake Auburn watershed rules almost always centers on the district’s ability to maintain a waiver from filtration. But how close has the district come to actually losing it?
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Auburn council approves funding for kayak rentals, modular event spaces
Councilors also moved forward on significant HVAC upgrades to city buildings due to an audit that found high levels of carbon dioxide.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 27 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, June 28 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board […]
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Auburn to hold public meetings on residential rezoning
Sessions are scheduled July 12 and 13 at Walton and Fairview schools.
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Auburn Planning Board opts to slow down residential rezoning process
The board said there had been insufficient public process to implement the zoning in several neighborhoods.
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Lewiston council postpones vote on diversity, equity policy
According to Lewiston’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, the policy would set clear conduct expectations for current and prospective staff.
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Auburn farmer says he has lost business despite meeting PFAS testing
Roger Gauthier says his land, previously owned by the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority, has always met state screening standards for “forever chemicals.” Those standards will likely be lowered.
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Kudos: Joe Cook keeps the Lewiston Farmers’ Market running
The 67-year-old volunteer, who uses a wheelchair most of the time, is the official greeter and much more.