Libby replaces longtime staffer Misty Parker, who left earlier this year to take a director’s position in Bath.
Andrew Rice
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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.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 29 LEWISTON — Board of Appeals meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, April 30 AUBURN — Sustainability Working Group meeting, 10 a.m. in Room 204 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council budget workshop, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, May 1 AUBURN — […]
Great Falls Forum: Local organization mentors young journalists across the globe
The nonprofit has worked with student journalists on all seven continents, with teens often producing stories on conflicts, elections, mental health, natural disasters and more.
Lewiston officials consider adding several public restrooms
Officials say they continue to receive complaints from businesses and other property owners about entryways or alleyways being used as bathrooms.
Gendron pulls out of plans to develop Auburn land into housing
At one time, John Gendron eyed a 1,100-unit development on the site, but the proposal set off a communitywide debate over water quality that included a lawsuit between Lewiston and the Auburn Water District.
Why is pothole season so bad this year? The experts dig in.
As one resident put it: ‘I have to apologize to my car at least 10 times a day.’ We asked readers and public officials about navigating potholes this season, and what — if anything — can be done to help this ‘wheel-shaking’ problem.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 22 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. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop, 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room […]
Lewiston hires Jon Connor as code enforcement director
The former state legislator and military veteran will come into City Hall during a period of turmoil in the department, which has seen several of its staff leave following the city’s decision to terminate the contract of longtime Director David Hediger.
Lewiston amends lease agreement for new police station as costs rise
The cost of the building rehabilitation, once estimated at $12 million, is now expected to cost $15.16 million.
Housing committee calls on Lewiston and Auburn to collaborate on a permanent shelter
The Housing Committee called on Lewiston to create an ad hoc committee to work with Auburn’s shelter committee on the prospect of a permanent shelter.