A live chat discussion with reporter Andrew Rice about how the pandemic is affecting the real estate market in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
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.
Lewiston-Auburn real estate market surges during pandemic
AUBURN — Travis Bashaw’s most recent listing hit the market on a Thursday. Within 72 hours, it had hosted 10 showings, received five offers and sold for well over the asking price. For Brian DuBois of DuBois Realty Group, a home recently went under contract before it had even been officially posted. Both of the homes […]
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 10 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5 p.m. at Connors Elementary School. 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. TUESDAY, Aug. 11 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the […]
Lewiston police union disagrees with city over body camera timeline, diversity committee
A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership. Mayor Mark Cayer said he’s disappointed by the statement.
Lewiston officials closer to implementing new downtown design standards
The Planning Board is expected to vote on the new site plan review and design guidelines later this month, the result of a yearlong “Design Lewiston” project.
Auburn to use three polling locations for November election, forego Norway Savings arena
A majority of the City Council disagreed with a proposal to consolidate all polling locations to Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Kudos: Jeff Newell takes on food insecurity
Newell spends four days a week addressing potential hunger in Androscoggin County, which has been amplified by the pandemic.
L-A this week
MONDAY, Aug. 3 AUBURN – City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussions on housing growth and updating and comprehensive plan. Regular agenda will include a vote on consolidating polling locations for the November election. TUESDAY, Aug. 4 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. […]
Lewiston readies multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan
Tree Streets neighborhood is the focus of federal aid
Lewiston health clinic receives funding to expand COVID-19 testing
Officials say $330,000 will help address equitable access to COVID-19 testing