Standards meant to encourage more thoughtful development, including compatibility with surrounding buildings.
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.
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Petition asks Lewiston School Committee member to step down
The document was presented the night of a vote to cap the number of police officers in schools.
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Auburn officials talk logistics of school reopening plans
Some officials shared concerns over students learning under a two-day hybrid model, keeping them engaged during remote-learning days and for more chances for “co-mingling” outside of school.
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Auburn mayor calls special meeting on school reopening plans
The session was called after school officials removed the option for a four-day in-person schedule.
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Kudos: Volunteers spreading the word to new Mainer community
Several organizations, including a coalition led by Maine Community Integration, are conducting outreach sessions to inform new Mainers about school reopening and mask-wearing.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 31 LEWISTON — School Committee, 5 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. Agenda includes a discussion on a proposed memorandum of understanding between the School Department and Lewiston Police Department regarding the employment of school resource officers; and a proposal “directing the matter” of resource officers in Lewiston schools. AUBURN — Auburn Citizens Advisory […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 24 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. Agenda includes an update on school reopening in September, and first reading […]
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Planning Board to take up downtown zone changes, new design standards
The measures are to encourage development that better fits the character of the area.
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Lewiston, Auburn to employ absentee ballot drop boxes for November election
The two cities have already seen an unprecedented number of requests.
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Kennedy Park outdoor event will take place this weekend despite councilor concerns
While the organizers told staff they will follow social distancing guidelines, one councilor said planned activities like face painting and baptisms are concerning during the pandemic.