Andrew Rice

Staff Writer

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.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Times Record

Lost Valley to host Dempsey Winter Games in March

by Andrew Rice February 19, 2020February 20, 2020

All proceeds from the new event will benefit the Dempsey Center.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Michelle Malkin will speak tonight at Sabattus town hall

by Andrew Rice January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

Organizers pick venue after three others refused to host presentation by conservative blogger.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Auburn rolls out grant program aimed at food insecurity

by Andrew Rice January 12, 2020January 12, 2020

The city is hoping the funds help nonprofit organizations and others host more community meals or jumpstart larger projects.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston ‘transformation’ planning expected to gear up in early 2020

by Andrew Rice December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

The application for a grant worth between $10 million and $30 million will be finalized this spring.

Business, Local & State, News

Cole Farms in Gray announces it’s closing

by Andrew Rice December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

The owner of the regional mainstay says the business will close Jan. 13.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Homeless advocates say it is time for Lewiston to have public, overnight shelter

by Andrew Rice December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

It has been discussed for years, but is it time for Lewiston to finally have a barrier-free homeless shelter?

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Great Falls Forum: Survivor welcomes new recovery house in Lewiston

by Andrew Rice December 12, 2019December 13, 2019

Regina Mullins-Greenlee, a survivor of addiction, prostitution and human trafficking, spoke about a housing and recovery model that is now being replicated in Lewiston.