MONDAY, June 20 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Juneteenth (June 19) recognized by both cities as a municipal holiday. City government offices closed. LEWISTON — Lewiston-Auburn World Refugee Day celebration, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. TUESDAY, June 21 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District board of trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at 268 Court St. AUBURN — Planning Board […]
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.
Posted in175th anniversary, News
Maine Turnpike put Lewiston-Auburn, state in the fast lane for commerce, tourism
The turnpike is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year as the nation’s second “superhighway” and world’s first asphalt highway, helping make Maine a true ‘vacationland.’
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Planning Board to hold hearings on amending, expanding new residential zoning
If approved soon, the new zoning could muddy the petition process that seeks to repeal the March rezoning of the same area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn publisher and Make-A-Wish ambassador Jim Marston dies
Marston’s annual block party has raised more than $500,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston officials discuss approaches to housing growth, affordability
As need to bolster housing stock takes center stage, implications of LD 2003 at forefront.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Summer events back on tap for Lewiston-Auburn
There’s a lot in store around Lewiston and Auburn this summer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Youth council throwing event ‘Celebrating Lewiston’
The event will highlight music, art, history, businesses, career opportunities, recreational opportunities, and more, and will conclude with an announcement of a 10-year sponsor for the field at Mike McGraw Park.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
As Lake Auburn petition effort continues, the Auburn Water District hires public relations team
The city has removed some “Protect Lake Auburn” signs from public rights of way for not identifying who placed it and on what day.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Lewiston woman seeks to become the first Somali American in the Maine Legislature. Her opponent has said Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office
Democrat Mana Abdi is running against Republican Fred Sanborn-Silvers for the Maine House of Representatives in District 95.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council moves ahead on homeless shelter regulations
Officials debated how to move forward Tuesday as an ad hoc committee continues to look at homelessness in Lewiston.