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 4, 2024

A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor

Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
Published
July 26, 2024

Lewiston, Auburn Citylink bus drivers rally for better wages

A spokesperson for Western Maine Transportation Services, which operates Citylink, said the company “is continuing to bargain in good faith with the union.”
Published
July 19, 2024

Asbestos remediation work, roof replacement almost complete at Bates Mill No. 5

The roof replacement is temporary, with an expected lifespan of five to 10 years.
Published
July 17, 2024

Lewiston council approves 20-year tax pact for Gendron housing project off Farwell Street

For the first five years, 75% of the new tax revenue will be returned to the developer for a 208-unit apartment complex, then 65% for 15 years.
Published
June 11, 2024

Lewiston Planning Board approves massive Continental Mill redevelopment

The project includes 377 market rate apartments, commercial spaces and restaurant space at the massive mill complex.
Published
June 10, 2024

Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing

The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
Published
May 26, 2024

Balloon festival organizers say ‘gap’ to pull off 2024 event is considerable

As organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival consider a proposal from the city to partner on this year’s event, board members and officials discussed the costs and obstacles associated with putting on the annual festival.
Published
December 31, 2023

Lewiston community food market project moving forward in 2024

The pursuit of a space at 104 Park St. fell through earlier this year, requiring the organization to restart its work to find a location for its plan for an affordable grocer in the downtown.
Published
November 1, 2023

Lewiston to use grant funding to set up long-term ‘community resilience center’ in wake of shooting

The community resilience center at the Peck building will replace the temporary armory site and Ramada location as the primary resource location for community members seeking counseling following last week’s shooting.
Published
October 31, 2023

State police waited hours to track Lewiston shooter after finding vehicle, had ‘radio silence’ with local officers

An Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy has harshly criticized the Maine State Police’s handling of communication in the manhunt for Robert Card, while another official says it took 12 hours before police began tracking Card from his abandoned vehicle.

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