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 […]
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 City Council Ward 5: Osman looks to unseat Soule-Leclair
Iman Osman Age: 36 Occupation: Social worker; executive director of the Lewiston Auburn Youth Network Political experience: Lewiston School Committee representative for Ward 5 Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I am the best candidate due to my unique perspective as a relatively young immigrant, refugee, and person of color. As […]
Lewiston City Council Ward 3: Harriman faces challenge from Soule
Scott A. Harriman Age: 39 Occupation: City councilor, community volunteer, small-time landlord Political experience: Lewiston City Council, 2022-present; council representative to the Lewiston School Committee, 2024-present; several council-related committees Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I’ve been representing Ward 3 on the City Council for the past two terms, and I’ve been […]
Lewiston City Council Ward 1: Nagine unopposed for second term
Joshua Nagine Age: 51 Occupation: Commercial manager Political experience: Lewiston City Council; Lewiston Planning Board Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I believe that my experience as a resident, small business owner, citizen advocate, volunteer, and my years of service to various organizations and the city of Lewiston through […]
There are plans for a traffic light at Auburn’s accident-prone intersection
Officials moved forward with the project following an accident in May that killed two people.
Former Lewiston Police Station to be razed for local food co-op
The L-A Community Market will feature a grocery store, commercial kitchens and a cafe, and outdoor space for food trucks.
Lewiston Live busking festival to debut in October
More than a dozen acts ranging from street jazz to circus performers will take over a stretch of downtown Lisbon Street on Oct. 4.
Auburn tax relief program gave rebates to 145 seniors
City officials say a property tax relief program for seniors was a success in its first year.
Big changes coming next week for Lewiston-Auburn’s bus service
Citylink will roll out a new route map and schedule under a new contractor Oct. 1.
Lewiston photojournalist reflects on over 40 years of capturing humanity and mayhem
The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.