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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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Lewiston amends agreement with housing developer after construction delays
The Residence at Great Falls, on Avon Street, was originally slated for completion in the spring of 2022. Construction hasn’t started yet.
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Lewiston adds Juneteenth as legal holiday for city government
The holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery by marking the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, was made a federal holiday earlier this year.
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Lewiston swears in new public safety chiefs
The new police and fire chiefs complete a multi-position shift at City Hall that began with the resignations of the top two administrators.
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Auburn council sets vote on expanding ‘strip’ zoning
The issue, aimed at providing more buildable area for residential development where allowed, could be decided by the next City Council.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 15 AUBURN — American Rescue Plan Act Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the community room at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Nov. 16 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the library conference room. […]
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Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel
The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds.
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Auburn gets ambitious with the return of its New Year’s Auburn
After a year without the usual celebration, the city sees it as a signature event.
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JumpstartME: A new brewery will set up shop in Lewiston
Rusty Bus Brewing will open at 120 Lisbon St. after winning the business incubator contest.
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Lewiston housing committee says city should loosen rules on accessory dwelling units
One recommendation from the committee urges city officials to consider changes to allow accessory dwelling units or tiny houses in hopes of addressing a housing shortage.