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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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Latest fire at former Elan School in Poland investigated as arson, state says
The fire marshal’s office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates three fires at the former school since November.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2025
Lewiston shooting commission chair recaps ‘profound’ fact-finding mission
Daniel Wathen said he believes the commission’s report has established a ‘common set of facts’ that policymakers, law enforcement and others can use going forward.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2025
Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off lifelines for new Mainers during the first three months in a new community.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
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.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Lewiston winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location
The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn see big numbers as early voting ends Thursday
As of Wednesday, a quarter of registered voters in Lewiston have either voted early or requested an absentee ballot.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2024
Lewiston artists defend ‘mushies’ painting on electrical box after councilor claims it promotes drug use
The artist said the mushrooms depicted in the painting are part of her mushroom-rich diet due to an autoimmune disorder, and are not psychedelic mushrooms.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2024
Lewiston, Auburn break ground on $30 million stormwater project to protect Androscoggin River
The project will expand the cities’ treatment capacity by 20% and add a 2.1 million-gallon tank to prevent polluted waters from entering the river during storms.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
Auburn couple ‘throwing hands up’ after trying to open day care near Lake Auburn
Tom and Kathleen Reed are looking to sell their property after trying for two years to open a day care business at an historic home near Lake Auburn.
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