Jessop makes a food run every weekend, and this year took on the center’s vegetable garden.
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.
Lewiston approves contract zone for Farwell Street development proposal
The decision will allow a proposed residential development between Farwell Street, East Avenue and Charles Street to move forward.
Lewiston City Council removes president, censures another member
Two legal opinions shared Tuesday regarding whether some councilors recently violated open meeting laws appeared to disagree.
Auburn council approves new recycling program
The decision comes after months of debate over the city’s recycling system and criticism of an evolving drop-off program.
Lewiston City Council to vote on removing its president, censuring another member
The move comes after Council President Linda Scott said four councilors met at a local bar and discussed city business outside an official meeting.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 16 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the […]
Former Lake Street School in Auburn to be redeveloped into apartments with adjacent day care
Mayor Jason Levesque said Friday that staff had written into the request for proposals that the redevelopment feature a child care facility given the “desperate need for child care” services in the area.
Planning Board OKs public hearings on Lake Auburn watershed changes
The changes, some of which have been previously discussed by city officials, were recommended by the Lake Auburn Water Quality ad-hoc committee.
Tim Gallant unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 7
Gallant will replace Councilor Stephanie Gelinas, who did not seek reelection.
Four candidates vie for two at-large seats on the Auburn City Council
Incumbent at-large Councilors Belinda Gerry and Dana Staples are being challenged by Adam Platz and Ryan Smith.