The fields at the Franklin Pasture Complex will likely close to the public starting Oct. 19, but the City Council approved a new position Tuesday that will handle rental scheduling, volunteer programs, and community outreach.
Andrew Rice
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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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Lewiston police union president speaks out against mayor’s advisory committee
Mayor Carl Sheline and Councilor Linda Scott announced the Advisory Committee on Community Safety last week.
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Lewiston Housing’s project at the Ramada could be dead after Board of Appeals denial
The board of appeals said the project does not meet the criteria to be issued a variance to lower the minimum required dwelling unit size to 282 square feet.
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Rick LaChapelle announces reelection bid for Lewiston City Council
LaChapelle will face challenger Michael Roy on the Ward 4 ballot Nov. 7.
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Lewiston mayor announces advisory committee on community safety
Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott issued a joint statement Wednesday announcing the committee one week after the pair hosted one of two community forums on the topic.
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Lewiston Planning Board recommends against proposed language on transitional housing
The Lewiston Board of Appeals will discuss the Ramada proposal Wednesday and Lewiston Housing officials say they don’t agree that its project meets the definition of transitional housing.
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Jason Levesque’s residential development in Lewiston moves forward
The first 150-unit building was given unanimous approval by the Planning Board; a tax increment financing proposal will likely go before the City Council in September.
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Kudos: Pine Street block party organizers do it for the community
The event brought out hundreds of people, and the organizers say it’s an important reminder of the strengths of the Lewiston community.
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Lewiston will have four-way race for mayor
Qualified candidates for mayor include Carl Sheline, Josh Pietrowicz, Luke Jensen and Jon Connor.
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LA Metro Chamber benefits from federal economic development funding announced Wednesday
The chamber will use the funds to boost several of its ongoing programs, including career training, transportation solutions, recruitment and more.