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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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Androscoggin Bank puts Lisbon Street building in Lewiston on the market, but plans to stay put
The bank’s CEO says its part of adjusting to the post-COVID world for offices, but that the bank plans to keep a branch at the location.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Auburn promotes Eric Cousens to public services director, restructures departments
Auburn promoted longtime Planning and Code Director Eric Cousens to Public Services executive director, and in the process restructured some other staff and city departments.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 2 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is an executive session regarding the city administrator search. TUESDAY, Dec. 3 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
Church volunteers ‘cross the street’ to help homeless community
Kudos: The Cross the Street program, run by Prince of Peace Parish, hands out food, warm clothing and other items from its ‘Popemobile’ several days a week.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2024
With downtown development coming, Lewiston officials say there’s still plenty of parking
Most of the rooftop floors of the city’s parking garages are closed, but officials say that can change to meet demand.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2024
Lewiston will inspect private water lines as part of federal lead exposure rule
An inventory of Lewiston’s 9,693 service lines found 66 lines made from galvanized steel, which will be replaced due to potential lead risks. The city will have to investigate another 6,351 lines.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders
Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Kaydenz Kitchen awarded $2.5 million toward permanent shelter in Lewiston
The grant awarded is a milestone in the city’s effort to develop a permanent, 24-hour shelter.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2024
Lewiston extends timeframe for shelter committee
The committee will exist for at least another year as it works to secure funding and develop a permanent low-barrier shelter.
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