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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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Lewiston council puts off talks on proposed diversity, equity and inclusion policy
After indefinitely tabling an earlier version of the policy this year, an updated version that staff said responds to councilor concerns was also put off until at least early 2023.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2022
Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2022
Lewiston council puts Cote Street ‘nature park’ on hold
Officials are exploring other options in response to neighborhood concerns for the proposed 14-acre nature park south of Webster Street.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2022
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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PublishedSeptember 12, 2022
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.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2022
Snakes, snakes and more snakes in Lewiston
The 22nd annual Maine Reptile Expo showcases world of captive-bred reptiles, which advocates say make great pets.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Passenger rail advocates pitch ‘Grand Trunk Flyer’ between Auburn, Portland
The proposal would use the same rail line that has been at center of an ambitious rail trail project connecting several municipalities.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Attorney for Auburn man charged with attempted murder says he was trying to kill himself
The trial of Germaine Page, who is accused of trying to kill is former girlfriend in June 2021, began Monday in Auburn.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2022
Auburn-Lewiston airport construction leaves pilots, management at odds
Tenants say a resurfacing project is unnecessarily disrupting business, while airport officials say their hands are tied.
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PublishedJune 20, 2022
Auburn farmer says he has lost business despite meeting PFAS testing
Roger Gauthier says his land, previously owned by the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority, has always met state screening standards for “forever chemicals.” Those standards will likely be lowered.
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