Kudos: Berry is responsible for establishing three “clubhouse” programs across the state, which prioritize social and education wellness, and employment opportunities. She’s retiring after 35 years in the field.
Andrew Rice
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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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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 14 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Feb. 15 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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Officials tout changed perception of Androscoggin River to chamber audience
City officials from Lewiston and Auburn on Thursday listed several economic development initiatives all tied to the Androscoggin River.
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Legislative committee supports bill to stop spreading sewage sludge
Sen. Stacy Brenner, the committee chairwoman, said LD 1911 amounted to ‘one of those opportunities when you know better, you do better.’
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Auburn council approves ‘premium pay’ for municipal employees
Officials said the one-time $1,200 bonus is part of employee retention efforts. Auburn emergency personnel received hazard bonuses late last year.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 7 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 […]
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Auburn zoning hearing expected to draw considerable public feedback
The four changes under consideration Tuesday are the first slate of several expected to move forward following adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan last year.
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Lewiston to add youth artist and musician ‘in residence’
The new positions are in addition to the youth poet laureate created in 2019.
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Legislation would wipe away income requirements for Auburn’s agricultural zone
The bill from Rep. Bruce Bickford reignites a debate over housing growth in the city’s massive agricultural zone.
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Lewiston could expand crisis intervention staff at Police Department
Officials say Project Support You, in which trained staff partner with police to address crisis calls related to substance use, has been a success. But, they’re looking for more help.