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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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Lewiston winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location
The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn see big numbers as early voting ends Thursday
As of Wednesday, a quarter of registered voters in Lewiston have either voted early or requested an absentee ballot.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2024
Lewiston artists defend ‘mushies’ painting on electrical box after councilor claims it promotes drug use
The artist said the mushrooms depicted in the painting are part of her mushroom-rich diet due to an autoimmune disorder, and are not psychedelic mushrooms.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn break ground on $30 million stormwater project to protect Androscoggin River
The project will expand the cities’ treatment capacity by 20% and add a 2.1 million-gallon tank to prevent polluted waters from entering the river during storms.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
Auburn couple ‘throwing hands up’ after trying to open day care near Lake Auburn
Tom and Kathleen Reed are looking to sell their property after trying for two years to open a day care business at an historic home near Lake Auburn.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Attorney for man charged in Poland fatal shootings will argue self-defense
The trial of Aaron Aldrich began Monday in Androscoggin County Superior Court.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2024
Lewiston considers former Schemengees Bar & Grille for emergency warming center this winter
Kevin Boilard, director of warming center operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the location could also be ideal for Lewiston’s permanent, low-barrier shelter, but city officials will ultimately decide.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Watch: Lewiston’s plan to reduce gun violence: More cops, cameras, conversation and court support
The plan includes putting more law enforcement on the streets, pursuing legislation to help the judicial system, and more community engagement.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2024
Watch: Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference
Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
Lewiston City Hall rolling out 4-day workweek pilot program
City Hall will be closed Fridays but have extended hours Monday through Thursday.
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