Andrew Rice

Sun Journal

Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughter and dog named Indiana. In his spare time, he plays music in a Portland-based rock band, shares the teachings of John, Paul, George and Ringo with his daughter, and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.

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Published
August 22, 2023

Community calls for better cooperation, accountability at Lewiston safety forum

During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.
Published
August 10, 2023

Lewiston officials say public library is secure after employee assaulted

Police say Timothy Meeks shoved a librarian into a bookshelf and destroyed computers and tables.
Published
August 4, 2023

King, Collins and Golden ask feds to halt consideration of wildlife refuge

The say the Fish and Wildlife Service should instead work with local conservation groups in the High Peaks Region.
Published
August 1, 2023

NECEC corridor work restarting at Lewiston converter station

Work on the Lewiston converter station, considered a major piece of the project, is expected to resume Thursday.
Published
July 28, 2023

Our live updates from Biden’s visit to Maine

5:54 p.m. BRUNSWICK — Air Force One has taken off from the Brunswick Executive Airport to take President Biden to Delaware. He is set to land in Dover and then head to Rehoboth Beach. As the plane prepared for takeoff, a group of protesters on motorcycles drove down Orion Street chanting “(expletive) Joe Biden.” — […]
Published
July 24, 2023

State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for housing project groundbreaking

Speakers at the ‘Wedgewood’ groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.
Published
July 12, 2023

Lewiston looking to delay timeline for using Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup grant

It would be the second time the city has sought an extension of the federal funds. The cleanup needs to occur before any potential redevelopment.
Published
July 9, 2023

Low vacancies in Lewiston-Auburn have some renters feeling priced out

A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.
Published
June 28, 2023

Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue

A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
Published
June 21, 2023

Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal

In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators’ ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.