City asks court to declare the district doesn’t have authority to change the Lake Auburn watershed boundary.
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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Return of swimming at Auburn outlet to depend on weekly testing
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.
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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Gov. Janet Mills signs law to close loophole that allows out-of-state debris
Final measure revised to ease the impact on Lewiston recycler that has benefited from past policy.
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Development team seeks contract zone for first phase of Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhoods project
The first phase proposes 74 units, including the renovation of the historic Wedgewood house, taking shape on several properties between Pine, Pierce, Walnut and Bartlett streets.
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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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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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‘Teetering on the edge’: Lewiston seeks new solutions to homelessness
The debate over a 24-hour shelter has amplified a growing problem. Can new initiatives change the bleak outlook?
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Auburn council approves moratorium aimed at new Androscoggin sheriff’s office
In a first reading, the council voted 5-1 to approve a six-month moratorium on development proposals for new public safety facilities.