Mathieu Duvall Age: 56 Occupation: Education administrator Political experience: Auburn Planning Board; mayor’s ad hoc committee on housing; 2025 Comprehensive Plan update committee. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Although I am running unopposed for my seat, I want to express my core belief as it relates to governance. […]
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 City Council at-large seat: Platz running unopposed
Adam Platz Age: 39 Occupation: CFO/Business owner Political experience: One term as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Over the past two years on both the City Council and the School Committee, I’ve tried to show what commitment and collaboration really mean. I do my homework, listen […]
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Auburn City Council at-large seat: Gerry running unopposed
Belinda Gerry Age: 66 Occupation: Auburn city councilor, at-large; Notary public Political experience: Three terms in the Maine Legislature; three terms as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? As a lifelong Auburn resident and through my public service I have built a strong relationship within our community […]
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Auburn City Council Ward 5: Walker unopposed for 8th term
Leroy Walker Age: 76 Occupation: Retired Political experience: Seven terms as Ward 5 councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? My experience comes from being a city of Auburn employee for close to 40 years, and then becoming a city councilor and holding that position for the past […]
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Meet the candidates running for Auburn City Council
While all seven council seats are up for election, only three are contested races.
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Calling all Bennets and Darcys: Lewiston library hosting Jane Austen ball
The Lewiston Public Library is hosting a Jane Austen-themed ball on Oct. 18, complete with Regency-era dress and English country dancing.
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Lewiston-Auburn’s 911 dispatch eyes move to Auburn Hall
L-A 911 was originally slated to remain at the new public safety facility on Minot Avenue, but officials say relocating it will save money.
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Lewiston hopes downtown busking is here to stay
Organizers of the city’s Lewiston Live festival say the first event was a test run for a multiweek series in the works for 2026.
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Meet the candidates running for Lewiston City Council
In the first election under staggered terms, there are four City Council seats up for grabs Nov. 4.
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Lewiston City Council Ward 7: Newcomers Martel, Projansky face off
Bret Martel Age: 42 Occupation: Father, youth coach, community volunteer Political experience: Candidate for Androscoggin County commissioner in 2022 Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I am a lifelong resident of this area with deep roots in our community. As a father and the husband of a small business […]