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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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Lewiston limiting public access to turf fields
The city’s artificial turf fields will only be available to the public by reservation after school and city officials said vandalism has continued to cause headaches and increased costs.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal
In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators’ ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
Auburn council to discuss eminent domain process
While a specific property has not been identified, Mayor Jason Levesque said earlier this year that the city should take “derelict” properties by eminent domain, including The Barn at 67 Minot Ave.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
It’s too late: Lewiston to hold hearing on homeless shelter but there’s no funding to back it
Lewiston will miss out on $3.7 million in state funding for a temporary shelter due to a city licensing process that took longer than expected.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
L-A This Week
MONDAY, June 19 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Municipal offices are closed in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. TUESDAY, June 20 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Upcoming election begins shift to staggered terms in Lewiston
The November municipal election will mark the first to create staggered terms, where some seats, including mayor, will be three-year terms.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Lewiston touts new zoning rules aimed at spurring development
Mayor Carl Sheline said the recent changes send ‘a clear message to the state that Lewiston is open for business.’
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Army National Guard prepping new ball field complex in Auburn
“They are working on a community outreach project that will impact Auburn youth for generations,” Auburn officials said.
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PublishedJune 9, 2023
Lewiston shelter project in peril as state says deadline for funding has passed
Lewiston officials postponed a vote on the shelter proposal this week after saying the shelter application from the Lewiston Housing Authority was “incomplete.”
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Auburn Planning Board forwards agricultural zone proposal that appears to have broad support
The new zoning language would replace the long-held income standard with what many said is a “viable alternative,” which ties residential construction to a connection with the land.
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