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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 resolution on elections, but removes reference to Paul LePage
The resolution originally came forward in response to the former governor questioning the integrity of elections in larger communities.
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Lewiston council passes new regulations on homeless shelters
The ordinance regulating where and how new shelters can operate has been in the works since this spring, when the City Council enacted a moratorium.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council postpones residential rezoning until November
The city will use the time to schedule more informational sessions on how the new zoning type will impact neighborhoods surrounding the Court Street area.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 19 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Sept. 20 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — Conservation Working Group meeting, 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop […]
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Lewiston council to take up resolution in response to Paul LePage election comment
The former governor, without evidence, recently cited Lewiston as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring of elections.
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Lewiston to host 2nd annual Rally for Recovery
The event brings together local organizations and families to share stories of hope in the fight against opioid addiction.
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Auburn Planning Board gives favorable recommendation for residential zoning shift
The City Council is expected to approve the new form-based code for the residential area surrounding Court Street next week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston may add private security to monitor parking garages
The proposal came from a City Council workshop Tuesday on crime, where police officials discussed the public perception that crime has increased. Statistics show it hasn’t.
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Auburn may narrow scope of proposed tax relief checks
A proposal to spend $1.5 million on $300 relief checks for property owners could be scaled back after several members of the public questioned how impactful the program would be.