MONDAY, April 11 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, April 12 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. […]
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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Auburn petition effort looks to repeal residential rezoning
The “traditional downtown neighborhood” zoning in effect in much of the city’s core residential area was approved by the City Council in late March.
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Turner town meeting Saturday features vote on Comprehensive Plan
Residents will decide on the annual budget and a new Comprehensive Plan that previously failed to pass by a single vote.
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Lewiston council forwards shelter moratorium to public hearing
A hearing will be held April 19 to decide on a 180-day moratorium on new shelters, an effort that came in response to a proposal for a 24-hour shelter and resource center in Lewiston.
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Lewiston could set hearing for shelter moratorium Tuesday
A majority of city councilors has expressed support for the moratorium, which officials say would be used to consider further shelter regulations or licensing. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and may have unintended consequences.
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Auburn council approves funding toward new PAL Center
The city will allocate $3 million in federal relief funds toward the estimated $8.6 million project on Chestnut Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn may use $3 million in federal relief funds toward new PAL Center
The two-story community center would have a full-size gym and a new athletic field. Construction cost is estimated at $8.6 million.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 4 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, April 5 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, April 6 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. […]
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Lewiston presses Auburn to halt changes in watershed
The future of Lake Auburn has once again driven a wedge between officials in the Twin Cities.
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Initial outlook for Lewiston’s 2023 budget shows tax rate increase
The projected tax rate increase of $4 per $1,000 of assessed valuation will likely be whittled down during budget deliberations this spring.