Andrew Rice

Staff Writer

Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.

Maine, News, Politics

Special election could be coming for Lewiston legislative seat

by Andrew Rice November 14, 2025December 9, 2025

At least three people have already announced intentions to run for the House District 94 seat vacated by Kristen Cloutier.

Elections, Maine, News

Lewiston officials react to margin of victory for red flag law

by Andrew Rice November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Nearly 68% of Lewiston voters were in favor of Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Lewiston mass shooting seen as key to getting red flag law passed in Maine

by Rachel Ohm and Andrew Rice November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.

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News

How Mainers should think about saving for retirement at every life stage

by Andrew Rice October 17, 2025October 15, 2025

We asked financial advisers for their best tips on saving for retirement depending on your age.

Business, Maine, News

Lewiston-Auburn-Portland commuter bus sees record ridership this summer

by Andrew Rice September 10, 2025September 11, 2025

The LAP is in the second year of a two-year pilot project.

Maine, News

State revokes license to operate for Lewiston’s Church of Safe Injection

by Andrew Rice September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

After its Lewiston building was condemned, the state had initially only handed down a suspension of the needle exchange’s license.

Maine, News

State suspends license of Lewiston needle exchange group

by Andrew Rice August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Meanwhile, the Church of Safe Injection says the condemnation of the Lewiston building that houses its office is the latest move in city’s ‘war on harm reduction.’