With few vacancies, the 2 cities are unlikely to be able to accommodate many of the families, officials say.
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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Border agents arrest two Mexican nationals in Auburn
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release said agents apprehended the two men last week, following a tip from a “concerned citizen.”
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‘Transformation’ plan for downtown Lewiston includes 2 ambitious redevelopments
The federal program is aimed at bringing better housing and opportunities to the downtown and Tree Streets neighborhood.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston officials grapple with increased cost of disposing of sewage sludge
Sending all sludge directly to a landfill could increase annual costs by $500,000.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn plans to purchase Norway Savings Bank Arena for $7M
The city will bond the money to pay for the arena, which it leases from developer and owner George Schott.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Sports
New route, same reasons for Trek Across Maine
The first day of the 35th annual cycling event brought hundreds to Lewiston, on a new course layout designed to bring the Trek to more people.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Build Maine tests narrower roadway on Middle Street
The demonstration, with help from city staff, was meant to show the impact a narrower street can have on slowing traffic — with an eye on pedestrian safety.
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Lewiston to receive grant to clean up Bates Mill No. 5
The city will finally receive federal money to pay for environmental cleanup at the largest of the Bates Mill buildings, and it could signal the beginning steps of a long-planned redevelopment.
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Growing number of towns revolt against CMP transmission line
Jay officials are the latest to schedule a nonbinding referendum, and several other communities will hold similar votes this month.
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Lewiston names Joao Victor its first ‘Youth Poet Laureate’
The city created the honorary position to encourage youth involvement in the arts.