Andrew Rice – Page 148 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Local & State, News

Sabattus postpones May town meeting

April 30, 2020May 4, 2020

The town has avoided layoffs or furloughs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston emergency shelter nearing capacity

by Andrew Rice April 30, 2020May 4, 2020

The temporary quarters at the armory hosted 50 people Wednesday night, and officials expect it could be full by this weekend.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston-Auburn officials look for ways to help local businesses

by Andrew Rice April 29, 2020May 4, 2020

City leaders in Lewiston and Auburn are adjusting plans according to the governor’s four-stage reopening of the economy.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston and Auburn support effort to upgrade Androscoggin River status

by Andrew Rice April 28, 2020April 30, 2020

Auburn has joined Lewiston and others in backing an effort to elevate the water quality classification from C to B.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn mayor asks Gov. Mills to lift stay-at-home order

by Andrew Rice April 28, 2020April 29, 2020

As the state awaited a decision Tuesday from Gov. Janet Mills, Mayor Jason Levesque requested she lift the “stay safe at home” order by May 4.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn officials planning budgets with no tax rate increase

by Andrew Rice April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

Auburn is among the municipalities trimming proposed budgets for next year to avoid property tax increases during the pandemic.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston’s tax rate will go down if budget is approved

by Andrew Rice April 24, 2020April 27, 2020

If approved in May, the budget will result in a 24-cent decrease to the property tax rate.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

City transfers buildings in ‘transformation’ plan to Lewiston Housing

by Andrew Rice April 23, 2020April 24, 2020

Officials said the transfer of multiple downtown properties to Lewiston Housing will give the city a better chance of receiving a massive redevelopment grant.