A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering.
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.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Sartoris wins Cumberland County DA primary
The incumbent first elected in 2022 faced a challenge from former employee Valerie Adams, who questioned Sartoris’ leadership of the office.
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, News
Group that sought Live Nation music venue in Portland sues city over buffer
Portland Music Holdings filed its lawsuit against the city in U.S. District Court. Live Nation is no longer involved in the project.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Portland is taking a careful approach to tweaking its inclusionary zoning rules
Officials have so far not agreed on what — if anything — needs to change to the city’s policy requiring large housing projects to have at least 25% affordable units, which developers say is stifling production.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland councilors still at odds over how to market Midtown parcels
During a discussion Tuesday, some said they remain undecided on whether the city should sell the Bayside land at all. Other ideas on the table: social housing and recruiting a major retailer like Target.
Posted inCommunity, Hearts of Pine, News
Stadium agreement for anticipated Hearts of Pine women’s team moves ahead
The team could play 8 games at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium starting in 2027.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Get to know Maine’s 2026 Grads to Watch
These 12 graduating seniors aren’t waiting until they receive their diplomas to start making a difference. We hope you enjoy learning their stories.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Body of woman found on Portland beach identified after decadelong effort
The Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner said the identification was made through the help of the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, which conducted forensic genealogy.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland City Council approves next year’s $364M budget
The final spending plan removed the addition of Sundays to metered parking, but will increase the hourly meter fee by 50 cents.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Portland City Council to take final vote on $364M budget
Councilors plan to offer a series of last-minute amendments to next year’s spending plan on June 1.