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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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Lewiston may ask state to take over restaurant inspections, eliminate sanitarian position
Code enforcement staff have taken to social media to defend Code Enforcement Director Dave Hediger and the department’s actions related to the recent temporary closure of DaVinci’s Eatery.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Lewiston places longtime code enforcement director on immediate administrative leave
The decision comes after the department received scrutiny related to the recent temporary closure of DaVinci’s Eatery. David Hediger has worked for Lewiston for 25 years.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
DaVinci’s restaurant in Lewiston closes abruptly
The popular restaurant closed Saturday, stating it was due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’ No timeline for reopening has been established, but a sign on the door says it is temporary.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2024
Lewiston mayor announces committee to pursue indoor turf facility
Mayor Sheline said demand is high for a year-round soccer facility and Lewiston needs more recreational opportunities for youth.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Lewiston inauguration: Mayor Sheline asks Lewiston to turn its ‘grit and resilience’ into success
Incoming elected officials urged the community to continue the strength, perseverance and unity it displayed following the October shooting to move the city forward.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Lewiston community food market project moving forward in 2024
The pursuit of a space at 104 Park St. fell through earlier this year, requiring the organization to restart its work to find a location for its plan for an affordable grocer in the downtown.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Carl Sheline looks ahead after securing 3-year term as mayor
The inauguration for Lewiston’s elected officials is Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Franco Center.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Carl Sheline wins second term as Lewiston mayor after runoff
The incumbent mayor won Tuesday’s runoff election against Jon Connor by a tally of 2,391 to 2,269.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Lewiston nonprofit rolling out condo units to increase homeownership
Amy Smith has spearheaded a program to boost homeownership and the first of several condominium units built in a Lewiston triple-decker building is on the market.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
Lewiston mayoral candidates say they can unite a divided council in 2024
The mayoral runoff election between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor is Tuesday. Both are campaigning on the ability to move the City Council away from the division that has marked the current term.
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