MONDAY, March 14 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. TUESDAY, March 15 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and […]
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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Lewiston council to consider moratorium on homeless shelters
The move comes after a group of residents who have worked closely with the homeless told officials they are pursuing a 24-hour shelter and resource center.
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Lewiston mayor touts economic development initiative
Mayor Carl Sheline told the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce that Lewiston’s issues are “solvable,” and that his economic development effort can address both “challenges and opportunities.”
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Lewiston restarts rental registration program
The effort looks to create a database of vital information for all multiunit rental properties.
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Lewiston-Auburn team awarded grant to address poverty, inequity
The local team was awarded $375,000.
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Auburn council votes to rezone land along Lake Auburn watershed boundary
The council gave initial approval to a zoning change that would no longer consider a section of land off Gracelawn Road part of the Lake Auburn watershed. A number of residents and a few councilors said the city should take a more careful look.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 7 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. TUESDAY, March 8 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, […]
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Lewiston council blocks mayor’s Planning Board appointment using recent charter change
Leigh Albert’s nomination was voted down, allowing councilors to fill the position after 60 days.
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New regulations on Lewiston marijuana businesses take effect March 31
Expanded buffers will limit where new businesses can open and make several nonconforming.
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Lewiston gearing up to begin revaluation next year
Lewiston has not conducted a full revaluation since 1988, and the city values homes at about 74% of their full market value.