The former governor, without evidence, recently cited Lewiston as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring of elections.
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.
Auburn may narrow scope of proposed tax relief checks
A proposal to spend $1.5 million on $300 relief checks for property owners could be scaled back after several members of the public questioned how impactful the program would be.
Snakes, snakes and more snakes in Lewiston
The 22nd annual Maine Reptile Expo showcases world of captive-bred reptiles, which advocates say make great pets.
Passenger rail advocates pitch ‘Grand Trunk Flyer’ between Auburn, Portland
The proposal would use the same rail line that has been at center of an ambitious rail trail project connecting several municipalities.
Attorney for Auburn man charged with attempted murder says he was trying to kill himself
The trial of Germaine Page, who is accused of trying to kill is former girlfriend in June 2021, began Monday in Auburn.
Auburn-Lewiston airport construction leaves pilots, management at odds
Tenants say a resurfacing project is unnecessarily disrupting business, while airport officials say their hands are tied.
Auburn farmer says he has lost business despite meeting PFAS testing
Roger Gauthier says his land, previously owned by the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority, has always met state screening standards for “forever chemicals.” Those standards will likely be lowered.
Lewiston woman seeks to become the first Somali American in the Maine Legislature
Democrat Mana Abdi’s opponent, a Republican said, ‘Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office.’ Abdi is Muslim.
Homeless encampments leveled in Auburn
City officials say the homeless who live next to Little Androscoggin River were given advance notice a cleanup would be done.
Great Falls Forum: 175 years of recorded history through journalism
The first edition of the Lewiston Falls Journal was published 175 years ago. A Great Falls Forum on Thursday touched on a few highlights of history recorded by the press since then.