Officials have found no clear answer to solving water quality issues at Lake Grove Park, but are pursuing water testing and lifeguards for a pilot program this summer.
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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Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
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Lewiston council approves $53.5 million in municipal, county spending for fiscal year 2023
The total budget for fiscal year 2023, including a $98.8 million spending plan for the School Department, will increase the tax rate by $1.25. The school budget validation referendum is May 10.
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Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission recommends 90-day development pause
The commission board is drafting a letter to the city and Auburn Water District after consulting with legal counsel Monday.
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Auburn council tables vote on Lake Auburn septic standards
The decision is aimed at giving the Planning Board and consultants more time to consider expanded lot sizes related to development concerns in the watershed.
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Auburn council to vote on watershed septic design updates Monday
The process will likely coincide with expanded lot sizes and water quality monitoring due to development concerns that have sparked an ongoing debate in the Twin Cities.
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Petition effort seeks to repeal Lake Auburn boundary rezoning
Another petition effort is in the works to repeal a recent zoning change in Auburn, this time for the Gracelawn Road property near Lake Auburn that features a gravel pit.
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Brian Dubois defends actions during Auburn ethics panel review of Planning Board vote
The panel was asked to give an advisory opinion on whether there was a conflict of interest related to Brian Dubois’ vote to approve the Stable Ridge Apartments project.
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Auburn water officials consulting with attorneys following Lewiston ‘demand’ letters
Lewiston and Auburn officials have continued a tense back and forth over Lake Auburn water quality.
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Auburn council poised to support Lake Auburn septic changes
A vote on the updates is tentatively set for May 2.