The city has cut its biennial curbside collection, instead allowing free disposal of material at Maine Waste to Energy.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughter and dog named Indiana. In his spare time, he plays music in a Portland-based rock band, shares the teachings of John, Paul, George and Ringo with his daughter, and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Lewiston officials say Auburn’s plans to safeguard the quality of Lake Auburn don’t hold water
‘This is another attempt proclaiming protection of the lake while actually pushing a hidden agenda,’ said Kevin Gagne, Lewiston’s deputy Public Works director.
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Lewiston’s Franco Center rebrands as ‘Riverfront Performing Arts and Events’
The organization said its new identity as Riverfront Performing Arts and Events unites its French Canadian heritage with its “location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue.”
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With winter arriving, the idea of an emergency homeless shelter may be on ice
With an initial goal of getting some kind of shelter up and running by Jan. 1, local government officials are at an impasse over funding.
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Lewiston taking action on homeless encampments
Encampments of unhoused people have been subject to recent enforcement action in both Lewiston and Auburn, leading some advocates and officials to call for alternate solutions that can house more people before winter.
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Auburn officials pitch modular housing units to address homelessness
The proposal would bring 24 “Pallet boxes” to either Lewiston or Auburn for the winter.
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Lewiston council puts off talks on proposed diversity, equity and inclusion policy
After indefinitely tabling an earlier version of the policy this year, an updated version that staff said responds to councilor concerns was also put off until at least early 2023.
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Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.
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Lewiston council puts Cote Street ‘nature park’ on hold
Officials are exploring other options in response to neighborhood concerns for the proposed 14-acre nature park south of Webster Street.
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Lewiston council to take up resolution in response to Paul LePage election comment
The former governor, without evidence, recently cited Lewiston as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring of elections.