The move is intended to strengthen rules that require elected officials to reside in the ward in which they were elected.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
Auburn Public library launches fundraiser as it fully reopens
The Auburn Public Library has rolled out a new fundraiser with help from local businesses.
Lewiston council takes first major step toward redevelopment of Continental Mill
The agreement to make a tax-increment financing district for a 72-unit mixed-income housing project in the Continental Mill moves the project forward.
Developer backs away from proposed Lewiston condo project — for now
The Planning Board will pursue zoning amendments to encourage development in the Sunnyside area.
Lewiston’s Kennedy Park pool will not open this summer
City staff said the combination of lingering safety concerns and staffing uncertainty led officials to use the funds elsewhere.
Lewiston’s Sonder & Dram to develop restaurant and lounge
The downtown speakeasy-style bar is expanding to second floor.
Auburn to host regional summit on American Rescue Plan funds
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MONDAY, May 24 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. TUESDAY, May 25 AUBURN — Agriculture Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. WEDNESDAY, May 26 AUBURN — Auburn Housing Authority board of commissioners meeting, […]
Lewiston awarded $30 million Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment grant
It’s the smallest city in the U.S. to receive the grant.
Lewiston’s water rates to increase for the first time since 2013
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