MONDAY, Sept. 9 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Sept. 10 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, […]
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.
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Auburn officials explain tax bills after some property owners question increase
City staff said the state’s lapsing tax stabilization program, combined with valuation adjustments, resulted in a hefty increase for multifamily property owners in particular.
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Lewiston council approves TIF for massive Continental Mill redevelopment
Roughly $9 million in new tax revenue would be returned to Chinburg Properties over the life of the TIF, with the city retaining nearly $6 million.
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Lewiston considers former Schemengees Bar & Grille for emergency warming center this winter
Kevin Boilard, director of warming center operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the location could also be ideal for Lewiston’s permanent, low-barrier shelter, but city officials will ultimately decide.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council selects Kaydenz Kitchen to operate city-run homeless shelter
The nonprofit most recently operated the emergency warming center at Calvary United Methodist Church.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Watch: Lewiston’s plan to reduce gun violence: More cops, cameras, conversation and court support
The plan includes putting more law enforcement on the streets, pursuing legislation to help the judicial system, and more community engagement.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Watch: Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference
Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston City Hall rolling out 4-day workweek pilot program
City Hall will be closed Fridays but have extended hours Monday through Thursday.
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Marc Mailhot brings the joy of music to local retirement homes
Kudos: Lifelong musician Marc Mailhot of Lisbon performs regularly at regional retirement homes.
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Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.