The city managers of Lewiston and Auburn spoke to members of the business community Thursday about the budget challenges facing the cities, as well as possible solutions, including a local option sales tax.
Andrew Rice
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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, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Lewiston officials release statement condemning ‘racist and sexist commentary’
The letter from local officials attempts to move the community forward following the multiple controversies that led to the resignation of Mayor Shane Bouchard.
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Kristen Cloutier sworn in as Lewiston’s interim mayor
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to formally accept Mayor Shane Bouchard’s resignation, nearly a week after a racist text was made public.
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Auburn council puts support behind new ELHS
After a 5-2 council vote, the Auburn community will now have its say on the proposed $125 million school project during an informing straw poll Wednesday.
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Will a performing arts center play and pay in Auburn?
Auburn voters in a straw poll next week will give an indication of how they feel about a proposed $125 million new high school project.
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Former Ben Chin campaign worker shared emails with rival Shane Bouchard
Heather Everly Berube claims Shane Bouchard asked for the inside information during his run for mayor of Lewiston and then used it to make his opponent look bad.
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Auburn council approves 5-way intersection in front of Rolly’s Diner
The plan includes a new traffic signal at the exit from Rolly’s Diner onto Mill Street and is opposed by a local transportation committee.
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Auburn council delays vote on Lake Auburn filtration committee
The City Council tabled a vote to support the mayor’s proposed committee on water quality at Lake Auburn after councilors disagreed over whether it’s necessary.
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Auburn council to decide on Lake Auburn water quality committee
The Auburn City Council will decide Monday whether to support the mayor’s committee to study filtration at Lake Auburn.
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Lewiston Planning Board has to redo vote on 35-unit affordable housing project
After voting 6-1 Tuesday to forward the Avesta Housing project, planning officials on Thursday said the public hearing and vote will have to be held again because the city failed to send proper notice to abutters.