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. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2019
Kudos: Ashley Medina’s positive force in the Tree Streets
The longtime resident of downtown Lewiston is at the center of a community-led effort to transform the Tree Streets neighborhood.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2019
Tax rates cited in local option sales tax article were ‘full value’
AUBURN — A story on Page B1 of the City edition Friday about local option sales tax should have said Lewiston City Administrator Ed Barrett compared Lewiston’s current “full value” tax rate of $23.66 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to the neighboring towns of Turner, Poland and Minot, which are hovering around $14. Barrett said […]
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PublishedMarch 15, 2019
Lewiston-Auburn leaders float idea of local option sales tax
The city managers of Lewiston and Auburn spoke to members of the business community Thursday about the budget challenges facing the cities, as well as possible solutions, including a local option sales tax.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Lewiston officials release statement condemning ‘racist and sexist commentary’
The letter from local officials attempts to move the community forward following the multiple controversies that led to the resignation of Mayor Shane Bouchard.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Kristen Cloutier sworn in as Lewiston’s interim mayor
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to formally accept Mayor Shane Bouchard’s resignation, nearly a week after a racist text was made public.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Auburn council puts support behind new ELHS
After a 5-2 council vote, the Auburn community will now have its say on the proposed $125 million school project during an informing straw poll Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Will a performing arts center play and pay in Auburn?
Auburn voters in a straw poll next week will give an indication of how they feel about a proposed $125 million new high school project.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Former Ben Chin campaign worker shared emails with rival Shane Bouchard
Heather Everly Berube claims Shane Bouchard asked for the inside information during his run for mayor of Lewiston and then used it to make his opponent look bad.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Auburn council approves 5-way intersection in front of Rolly’s Diner
The plan includes a new traffic signal at the exit from Rolly’s Diner onto Mill Street and is opposed by a local transportation committee.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2019
Auburn council delays vote on Lake Auburn filtration committee
The City Council tabled a vote to support the mayor’s proposed committee on water quality at Lake Auburn after councilors disagreed over whether it’s necessary.
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