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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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Lewiston council approves stricter ordinance on public camping
The ordinance change, which officials said came in response to safety issues related to homeless encampments, will not go into effect until April 1, 2023.
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Auburn council postpones Planning Board review of homeless shelter zoning
Several people argued that as policymakers, the City Council should decide where and how homeless shelters should be allowed in Auburn.
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Auburn to consider changes to zoning regarding homeless shelters
The City Council is expected to direct the Planning Board to review homeless shelter related uses in zoning districts.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 19 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop includes joint meeting with the School Committee. LEWISTON — Joint meeting between the City Council and School Committee, 5:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle. TUESDAY, Dec. 20 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in […]
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Auburn Planning Board urged to take cautious approach to agricultural zone changes
The Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board said the city should conduct a “rigorous planning process” to protect the assets of the zone while allowing “limited development of housing in vetted locations.”
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Kudos: Arthur Pleau does the ‘little things that make a big difference’ at Trinity
Since finding Trinity, Pleau has become one of the organization’s most reliable volunteers, lovingly known as the center’s volunteer handyman.
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Lewiston to hold series of meetings on lodging house regulations
A scheduled City Council workshop on the topic Tuesday was removed from the agenda.
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Lewiston’s Trinity Jubilee Center planning a new location
The City Council approved the sale of a portion of 60 Park St. to Trinity last week, pending Planning Board action.
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Lewiston likely to shift to automated trash collection system
City officials say the system would help the city’s image, with each household receiving new bins for curbside pickup.