Andrew Rice

Sun Journal

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. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.

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Published
January 17, 2020

Michelle Malkin will speak tonight at Sabattus town hall

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 […]
Published
January 16, 2020

Great Falls Forum: Panel sees Lewiston as an overlooked arts hub

Speakers say local institutions must adapt to meet the needs of younger artists.
Published
January 15, 2020

Auburn’s sports tourism effort shows signs of growth

Ice use at Norway Savings Bank Arena is up 5% from last year, and the city announced a new event this week.
Published
January 14, 2020

Lewiston plans to lease former violations bureau building to MDEA

Personnel from the FBI and other agencies will work there.
Published
January 14, 2020

Great Falls Forum to feature panel on Lewiston arts and culture

The discussion, titled “The Future of Arts & Culture in L/A,” will feature Shoshona Currier, director of the Bates Dance Festival; Rachel Desgrosseilliers, founding executive director of Museum L-A; Adilah Muhammad, L/A Arts Downstage coordinator; and Sheri Withers-Hollenbeck, a public art advocate and owner of The Curio.
Published
January 12, 2020

Auburn rolls out grant program aimed at food insecurity

The city is hoping the funds help nonprofit organizations and others host more community meals or jumpstart larger projects.
Published
January 10, 2020

L-A This Week

MONDAY, Jan. 13 AUBURN — City Council orientation and workshop, 5 p.m. at the Auburn Public Works building, 296 Gracelawn Road. Councilors will receive a tour and orientation at 5 p.m., followed by a continuation of a council strategic planning discussion at 6 p.m. LEWISTON — Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m. in the administrator’s conference room […]
Published
January 9, 2020

Lewiston capital projects include Bates Mill cleanup, Lincoln Street garage expansion

The two items have been discussed for years, but ultimately scrapped from the annual Capital Improvement Plan.
Published
January 7, 2020

Lewiston streamlines rental registration system before rollout

One day after being inaugurated, the new City Council was officially on the clock.
Published
January 6, 2020

Lewiston inauguration: Mayor Mark Cayer promises to be ‘champion’ for city

During his inaugural address Monday, Mayor Mark Cayer said the City Council’s diversity in age, gender, race and political beliefs “will work to our advantage.”

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