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, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn see big numbers as early voting ends Thursday
As of Wednesday, a quarter of registered voters in Lewiston have either voted early or requested an absentee ballot.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2024
Lewiston to conduct city administrator interviews in November
The council will interview four potential candidates the week of Nov. 18. Former administrator Heather Hunter resigned in March.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2024
This year’s city-run balloon festival made a profit as officials look to next year
City staff and those involved with the former Great Falls Balloon Festival are still in talks regarding the future of the event.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2024
Lewiston artists defend ‘mushies’ painting on electrical box after councilor claims it promotes drug use
The artist said the mushrooms depicted in the painting are part of her mushroom-rich diet due to an autoimmune disorder, and are not psychedelic mushrooms.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2024
Auburn considers new tax relief program following resident concerns
However, city administration cautioned councilors against creating a program too quickly, and repeating the mistakes of the state’s recent tax stabilization effort.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2024
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 21 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 Department conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
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PublishedOctober 20, 2024
Lewiston police say response to gun violence showing positive signs
The Police Department, along with several community partners, announced a multifaceted plan to address gun violence during an Aug. 29 news conference following an uptick in shootings.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn break ground on $30 million stormwater project to protect Androscoggin River
The project will expand the cities’ treatment capacity by 20% and add a 2.1 million-gallon tank to prevent polluted waters from entering the river during storms.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2024
Lewiston council approves changes to homeless shelter ordinance
The changes are intended to make it easier for shelters to be created, including the removal of language implemented under the previous council that placed a cap on the number of shelter beds allowed in the city.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 14 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Indigenous Peoples Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Oct. 15 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. […]
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