Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughter and dog named Indiana. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Lewiston council tables School Committee appointment until after election
The 4-3 vote blocked Mayor Sheline’s appointment of Kristen Cloutier to finish out the term of Ward 4 member Tanya Whitlow, who has resigned.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Lewiston council extends timeline for Martel School demolition, redevelopment
The council agreed to extend the timeline for the project, but delayed action on a request for additional financial support.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Luke Jensen announces candidacy for Lewiston mayor
Jensen said he feels compelled to “push for the changes the community is demanding.”
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Auburn council approves new pilot program for recycling
The new pilot program, pitched by Mayor Jason Levesque last week, would roll out a weekly curbside pickup in designated areas, and then compare the results to data from the city’s drop-off location at Auburn Public Works.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Judge sides with Auburn in appeal against Stable Ridge development
The appeal of the Planning Board’s approval of the second phase of construction was filed in Androscoggin County Superior Court by Auburn resident and mayoral candidate Jeff Harmon.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
Auburn to take up final readings on slate of zoning changes to increase housing
Officials say the T-4.2B zoning will encourage additional housing options while limiting the potential negative impacts of state housing legislation that will take effect in 2024. Not everyone agrees.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Lewiston officials ‘stuck in the mud’ on transitional housing, shelter zoning
The City Council and Planning Board plan to meet again later this month after city staff struggled to get clear direction on two contentious issues Tuesday.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2023
Auburn looks to restart curbside recycling with pilot program
The pilot program would restart weekly curbside recycling in select parts of the city, and would stipulate only certain items be included in bins.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2023
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 11 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Sept. 12 LEWISTON — Joint workshop between the City Council and Planning Board, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2023
Lewiston police chief directed not to serve on mayor’s community safety committee
The committee has already been criticized by Lewiston police, and a majority of the council agreed to direct city administration not to allow the chief to serve.
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