The former associate dean of faculty at Bates College in Lewiston says the importance of libraries cannot be overstated, especially for children.
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, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 20 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools and government offices closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 21 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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Maine’s poet laureate shares living out her childhood dream and the power of words
Julia Bouwsma, who will release her third poetry collection this year, spoke about the role Maine plays in her poetry, and the relevance of poetry in times of isolation and polarization.
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Lewiston Public Works eyeing new headquarters
The city is considering moving the entire department to a new facility on River Road. The estimated $60 million project would require a referendum.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 13 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Jan. 14 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, […]
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Large multifamily development proposed for Stetson Road in Auburn
The development would place 180 units in duplexes and quadplexes on a slice of land between Stetson and North River roads, just off Center Street.
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Lake Auburn water quality remains stable after dry, hot year
A lack of rain has led to low water levels at Lake Auburn, and water temperatures have been among the warmest on record.
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Lewiston council approves new zoning rules for shelters
Once enacted, a restrictive shelter overlay district would be replaced with language specific to each zoning district.
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Lewiston council changes leadership, rules to start new year
Councilor David Chittim was named council president, replacing Scott Harriman.
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Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.