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.
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 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
Officials in the Franklin County town of Jay are the latest to field a citizen petition to vote on the project, as grass-roots opposition continues.
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Volunteers recognized for Lewiston ‘trash amnesty’ event
More than 31 tons of bulky waste were removed from downtown Lewiston earlier this month, conducted by an all-volunteer team.
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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.
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A year after boy’s drowning, safety still a concern along the Androscoggin River
A year after a 5-year-old boy was swept away and his 9-year old brother was rescued from the Androscoggin River, city officials and emergency personnel discuss how it has altered safety efforts.
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Robots take over Lewiston Colisee this weekend
At the Pine Tree District FIRST Robotics Competition in Lewiston, high school robotics teams flex their STEM education muscles and embrace the rivalries with fun and flair.
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Lewiston-Auburn to Portland rail options to be explored at meeting
A public meeting Wednesday will discuss route options for the proposed connection to the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland.
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Lewiston woman brings more allegations against former Mayor Shane Bouchard
After her initial disclosures led to the resignation of Mayor Shane Bouchard earlier this month, Heather Everly Berube appeared before the City Council again Tuesday, this time recounting someone else’s allegations of inappropriate behavior from years ago.
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Lewiston officials’ statement condemns ‘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.