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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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
L-A This Week
TUESDAY, July 18 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, July 19 AUBURN — Auburn Water District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. […]
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Tim Cowan running for Ward 2 city councilor in Auburn
A Bates College grad, Cowan is the director of Community Health Surveillance and Evaluation at MaineHealth.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Lewiston looking to delay timeline for using Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup grant
It would be the second time the city has sought an extension of the federal funds. The cleanup needs to occur before any potential redevelopment.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Lewiston Planning Board approves development review for apartment complex on Pine Street
The redevelopment will demolish both buildings on the block, including the former bank and Sun Journal office at 40 Pine St.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2023
Auburn council approves new rules for city’s agricultural zone
Eric Cousens, director of planning, permitting and code, said the new ordinance represents a ‘significant compromise between competing interests in Auburn land use planning.’
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Kudos: James Parakilas talks about the ‘overwhelming’ response to LA Arts’ new space
The space can be used as an art gallery, performance or meeting space, and features a kitchen that allows LA Arts to host receptions.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Lewiston council signals support for Auburn mayor’s residential development plan
The city would create a tax-increment financing district that would encompass the entire multi-phase development, starting with a 150-unit building on Lowell and Middle streets.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque planning residential development in Lewiston
The first building would place 150 units and commercial space on a Lowell Street parking lot.
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