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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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Despite animosity, Lewiston council approves option agreement for former Martel School
Lewiston Housing has a two-year option to purchase the property, demolish the former school and secure financing to develop senior housing.
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Auburn votes down proposed credit enhancement agreement with developer of Stable Ridge
Officials said they were concerned about setting a precedent for future private development.
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Auburn approves next year’s $113 million budget
Prior to the final reading, officials said additional valuation will allow the city to lower its estimated property tax increase to just 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Lewiston, Auburn city councils postpone votes on proposed changes to airport board
The cities held a joint meeting that consisted of a 45-minute executive session and a decision by both councils to table votes on the proposed board changes to June.
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After hearing, Auburn staff will attempt ‘compromise’ on plan to remove income standard from the agricultural zone
City staff said the current proposal goes against Auburn’s comprehensive plan, which states that new housing development should stem from the city core.
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Auburn agreement would return half of new tax revenue to developer
The city of Auburn is proposing a credit enhancement agreement with the developer of Stable Ridge that would return 50% of new value to the developer.
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Lewiston proposes pickleball complex off North Temple Street
The city is looking to get in on the pickleball craze by building four new courts near the fire department substation.
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Auburn decision to can recycling program sparks debate over what’s more sustainable
City officials have said incinerating material at Maine Waste to Energy will be cheaper and more sustainable than continuing a recycling program. But advocates say that’s debatable and that the program was set up to fail.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 8 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, May 9 LEWISTON — School budget validation referendum, 7 a.m. […]