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.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Dam relicensing could lead to ‘urban kayak run’ in downtown Auburn

by Andrew Rice May 8, 2020May 9, 2020

The agreement will allow for a number of annual “flow releases,” which the city is hoping will attract paddlers.

Business, Maine, News

Wondering if you can skip your mortgage payment? You’re not alone.

by Andrew Rice May 2, 2020

While borrowers with government-backed mortgages can pause payments for at least six months under the CARES Act, many with private loans have been receiving mixed messages.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Emergency shelter at Lewiston Armory is ready to house up to 60

by Andrew Rice April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Personnel at the Lewiston Armory were to begin screening adults at 3 p.m. Wednesday for the 24-hour shelter.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston-Auburn nursing homes getting creative to keep families in touch

by Andrew Rice March 30, 2020April 2, 2020

Electronic tablets, video calls, telephones, window signs help patients communicate with loved ones.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Times Record

Demand grows for homemade medical masks, but CDC has reservations

by Andrew Rice March 23, 2020March 24, 2020

Central Maine Medical Center says it welcomes donations of homemade masks; St. Mary’s says professional-grade donations only, please.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin Bank Colisee to be sold to owner of Maine Nordiques

by Andrew Rice March 13, 2020March 14, 2020

The City Council is expected to waive its first right of refusal on Tuesday, clearing the way for the sale.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Michelle Malkin will speak tonight at Sabattus town hall

by Andrew Rice January 17, 2020January 18, 2020

SABATTUS — After three Maine venues refused to host a presentation by conservative commentator Michelle Malkin, organizers say the event will take place at the Sabattus Municipal Building. Supports of Malkin secured the venue earlier in the day, but declined to release details until later in the day. The original time for the event was […]