Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
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 City Hall rolling out 4-day workweek pilot program
City Hall will be closed Fridays but have extended hours Monday through Thursday.
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Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
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Lewiston seeking proposals for city-run shelter, with one week to deadline
Due to an upcoming deadline for grant funding, the turnaround for request for proposals is quick — due on Aug. 27.
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Preble Street expanding its ‘rapid rehousing’ program to Lewiston-Auburn
The program aims to help homeless individuals and families secure housing and provide support to keep them housed.
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A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor
Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
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Lewiston, Auburn make final preparations as Balloon Fest nears
The festival, scheduled to take off Aug. 16, has so far seen $144,650 in sponsorships and donations.
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Lewiston, Auburn Citylink bus drivers rally for better wages
A spokesperson for Western Maine Transportation Services, which operates Citylink, said the company “is continuing to bargain in good faith with the union.”
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Lewiston’s Maine MILL museum plans approved by Planning Board
Construction on the renovation and expansion of the former Camden Yarns Mill is slated to begin this fall.
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Lewiston Housing receives $2.5 million more for Choice Neighborhoods development
The money is for the DeWitt development across from Kennedy Park.