Andrew Rice
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Portland, ME, United States
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Auburn’s charter amendments: What you need to know
Auburn has five charter amendments on the municipal ballot. What do they mean? → Read More
Auburn petitioners submit signatures in effort to repeal Gracelawn Road rezoning
Rezoning land near Lake Auburn has been at the center of a debate over water quality and development that has also involved Lewiston officials. → Read More
Lewiston files lawsuit against Auburn Water District
City asks court to declare the district doesn't have authority to change the Lake Auburn watershed boundary. → Read More
Former St. Joseph’s Church might get a second life—as a brewpub
Democracy Brewing, an employee-owned brewery and restaurant in Boston, has an option agreement to purchase the historic church on Main Street. → Read More
Officials tout changed perception of Androscoggin River to chamber audience
City officials from Lewiston and Auburn on Thursday listed several economic development initiatives all tied to the Androscoggin River. → Read More
Auburn hires downtown coordinator to take on revitalization goals
The $61,000 position was proposed in an October revitalization plan, but was quickly added in order to build on the success of events like New Year's Auburn, staff said. → Read More
Lewiston’s 72-unit Continental Mill housing project gets key funding
Construction of the Picker House Lofts, 72 units at the center of the Continental Mill complex, is expected to begin in late 2022. → Read More
Lewiston holiday celebration looks to bring ‘wow’ factor
The event Saturday will feature a laser light show, live music and more. → Read More
Museum L-A launches capital campaign and rebrand for new museum
Museum staff are attempting to raise $17 million toward the new building at the former Camden Yarns Mill along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston. → Read More
Lewiston rejects ‘right to housing’ ordinance
Officials argued the ordinance would have exacerbated the homelessness issue in Lewiston. → Read More
Lewiston launches naming contest for new recreation park
The Youth Advisory Council is leading the competition for the sports complex on Bartlett Street. → Read More
Lewiston to resettle a number of Afghan refugee families
Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services will begin resettling between 50-100 Afghan refugees next week. The agency has been collecting donated items. → Read More
Lewiston program looks to help people traverse ‘panicked’ housing market
'Renter 2 Owner' offers a first-time homebuyer course that covers budgeting, financing and mortgages, and home maintenance and repair. → Read More
Lewiston amends agreement with housing developer after construction delays
The Residence at Great Falls, on Avon Street, was originally slated for completion in the spring of 2022. Construction hasn't started yet. → Read More
Lewiston adds Juneteenth as legal holiday for city government
The holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery by marking the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, was made a federal holiday earlier this year. → Read More
Lewiston swears in new public safety chiefs
The new police and fire chiefs complete a multi-position shift at City Hall that began with the resignations of the top two administrators. → Read More
Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel
The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds. → Read More
Auburn gets ambitious with the return of its New Year’s Auburn
After a year without the usual celebration, the city sees it as a signature event. → Read More
JumpstartME: A new brewery will set up shop in Lewiston
Rusty Bus Brewing will open at 120 Lisbon St. after winning the business incubator contest. → Read More
Lewiston housing committee says city should loosen rules on accessory dwelling units
One recommendation from the committee urges city officials to consider changes to allow accessory dwelling units or tiny houses in hopes of addressing a housing shortage. → Read More