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. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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PublishedMay 1, 2024
Lewiston to receive grant and volunteer help to restore Veterans Memorial Park
The park featuring several monuments sustained heavy damage due to flooding in a December storm. Those behind the effort to renovate the park hope to have most of the work complete by July 4.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Lewiston hires former legislator Nate Libby as assistant economic development director
Libby replaces longtime staffer Misty Parker, who left earlier this year to take a director’s position in Bath.
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PublishedApril 26, 2024
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 29 LEWISTON — Board of Appeals meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, April 30 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, 10 a.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council budget workshop, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, May 1 AUBURN — […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Great Falls Forum: Local organization mentors young journalists across the globe
The nonprofit has worked with student journalists on all seven continents, with teens often producing stories on conflicts, elections, mental health, natural disasters and more.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Lewiston officials consider adding several public restrooms
Officials say they continue to receive complaints from businesses and other property owners about entryways or alleyways being used as bathrooms.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Gendron pulls out of plans to develop Auburn land into housing
At one time, John Gendron eyed a 1,100-unit development on the site, but the proposal set off a communitywide debate over water quality that included a lawsuit between Lewiston and the Auburn Water District.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Why is pothole season so bad this year? The experts dig in.
As one resident put it: ‘I have to apologize to my car at least 10 times a day.’ We asked readers and public officials about navigating potholes this season, and what — if anything — can be done to help this ‘wheel-shaking’ problem.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 22 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room […]
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Lewiston hires Jon Connor as code enforcement director
The former state legislator and military veteran will come into City Hall during a period of turmoil in the department, which has seen several of its staff leave following the city’s decision to terminate the contract of longtime Director David Hediger.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Lewiston amends lease agreement for new police station as costs rise
The cost of the building rehabilitation, once estimated at $12 million, is now expected to cost $15.16 million.
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