Nate Libby, the assistant director of economic development, will take the helm from Jeffers.
Andrew Rice
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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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Androscoggin Bank puts Lisbon Street building in Lewiston on the market, but plans to stay put
The bank’s CEO says its part of adjusting to the post-COVID world for offices, but that the bank plans to keep a branch at the location.
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Auburn promotes Eric Cousens to public services director, restructures departments
Auburn promoted longtime Planning and Code Director Eric Cousens to Public Services executive director, and in the process restructured some other staff and city departments.
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Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 2 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is an executive session regarding the city administrator search. TUESDAY, Dec. 3 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
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Church volunteers ‘cross the street’ to help homeless community
Kudos: The Cross the Street program, run by Prince of Peace Parish, hands out food, warm clothing and other items from its ‘Popemobile’ several days a week.
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With downtown development coming, Lewiston officials say there’s still plenty of parking
Most of the rooftop floors of the city’s parking garages are closed, but officials say that can change to meet demand.
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Lewiston will inspect private water lines as part of federal lead exposure rule
An inventory of Lewiston’s 9,693 service lines found 66 lines made from galvanized steel, which will be replaced due to potential lead risks. The city will have to investigate another 6,351 lines.
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Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders
Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023.
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Kaydenz Kitchen awarded $2.5 million toward permanent shelter in Lewiston
The grant awarded is a milestone in the city’s effort to develop a permanent, 24-hour shelter.