The volunteer foster grandparent is an emotional support for students, especially as they settle in for a new school year.
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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 2 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Labor Day, schools and government offices closed for the holiday. TUESDAY, Sept. 3 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the Hasty Community Center at Pettengill Park. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. Meeting agenda will feature three items […]
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Site of stalled medical tourism development in Auburn for sale
The three parcels on Minot Avenue owned by Miracle Enterprise are on the market for $5 million.
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Safe Voices domestic violence shelter now pet-friendly
An effort to make the 17-bed shelter pet-friendly was capped by a visit Tuesday by TV personality Maria Menounos, who has been promoting Purina’s Purple Leash Project.
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Races set for mayor, City Council and School Committee in Auburn
The Aug. 22 deadline for nomination papers has passed. Here’s who will appear on the November ballot in Auburn.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 26 LEWISTON — Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Agenda includes a development review of a proposed 33-unit housing project at the former Pamco Mill on Beech Street; a contract rezoning request from the […]
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Turner crash
Patrick Downing, 27, of Jay was thrown from his motorcycle, sustaining severe pelvic injuries, according to Maine State Police.
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Auburn to lease parking from housing developer for library
The 13 new spaces along Troy Street will cost the city $65,000.
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Boss announces candidacy for Auburn City Council at-large
AUBURN — Katie Boss, health promotion manager at Healthy Androscoggin and a member of the Auburn Planning Board, has announced her candidacy for City Council at-large. In a campaign statement this week, Boss said: “I love this community, and I’m eager to work with all Auburn residents to build on our strengths and realize our […]
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Water officials halt aluminum treatment at Lake Auburn — for now
The project designed to cut down on algae-producing phosphorus is 50% complete, and officials will analyze the impact before restarting.