Griffin, who also volunteers for Andwell Heath Partners, said volunteering is showing you care for your community with “more than words.”
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.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 30 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Only item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. TUESDAY, Oct. 1 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. in Room 2024 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
Lewiston to consider setting earlier curfew for juveniles
City ordinance violations come with a civil summons issued to the juvenile’s parent or guardian, and a fine is imposed.
Auburn looks to better define rules for allowing a home to be built in the agricultural zone
While the council approved the new committee, some said they’re concerned the new criteria will put more restrictions and roadblocks in front of property owners to discourage residential construction.
Lewiston Planning Board approves Gendron housing project off Farwell Street
City officials have said the 208-unit project will provide much-needed market-rate housing in Lewiston, but neighbors say the city is not responding appropriately to concerns for a traffic situation that’s already “a nightmare.”
Seniors feel sting as tax bills come due in Lewiston-Auburn
Seniors who participated in the state’s tax stabilization program last year are now faced with two years’ worth of property tax increases this year, driven by increasing city budgets and higher assessed values.
Lewiston council debates amendments to shelter rules
Proposed amendments to the city’s shelter ordinance include ‘low-barrier’ language that would not deny shelter access to someone without an ID.
Auburn couple ‘throwing hands up’ after trying to open day care near Lake Auburn
Tom and Kathleen Reed are looking to sell their property after trying for two years to open a day care business at an historic home near Lake Auburn.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Sept. 17 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18 LEWISTON — Indoor turf facility committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. AUBURN — […]
Attorney for man charged in Poland fatal shootings will argue self-defense
The trial of Aaron Aldrich began Monday in Androscoggin County Superior Court.