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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PublishedApril 24, 2025
Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Sabattus shooter likely suffered mental health crisis, police say
A gunman shot and killed his mother Wednesday on Route 9 in Sabattus before exiting the vehicle, shooting at passing cars and killing another person. He then turned the gun on himself.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2025
Lewiston approves contract for soon-to-be former Waterville administrator Bryan Kaenrath
The Waterville city manager and former legislator said a top priority is creating “a real sense of hope, optimism and momentum in the community.” Kaenrath’s starting salary will be $180,000.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2025
Lewiston names Waterville manager Bryan Kaenrath as new city administrator
The former legislator and administrator in Saco and Waterville will start in April, roughly a year after former city administrator Heather Hunter resigned.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders
Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2024
Lewiston police say response to gun violence showing positive signs
The Police Department, along with several community partners, announced a multifaceted plan to address gun violence during an Aug. 29 news conference following an uptick in shootings.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2024
Kudos: Tim Griffin named Trinity Jubilee Center’s Volunteer of the Year
Griffin, who also volunteers for Andwell Heath Partners, said volunteering is showing you care for your community with “more than words.”
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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 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 22, 2024
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors in Kennebec, other Maine counties.
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
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