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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September 18, 2019

Kaitlyn Rourke announces bid for Lewiston City Council

LEWISTON — Kaitlyn Rourke announced her campaign this week for the Ward 7 City Council seat. A political newcomer, Rourke credits her grandparents for her interest in government and politics. “They showed me how important it was to go to the voting booth and get involved with your community from a young age,” she said. […]
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September 18, 2019

Zack Pettengill announces re-election campaign in Lewiston

The Ward 2 councilor is seeking his second term, with a focus on “Lewiston-first” initiatives.
Published
September 18, 2019

Lewiston bans smoking in parks

The City Council on Tuesday also adopted the Choice Neighborhood transformation plan and a registration requirement for multi-unit buildings.
Published
September 18, 2019

Lewiston reaches compromise on rental registration program

The City Council on Tuesday also approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks.
Published
September 17, 2019

Lewiston City Council adopts downtown ‘transformation plan’

The City Council on Tuesday also approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks, and a registration requirement for multi-unit buildings.
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September 17, 2019

Debate over Auburn’s agricultural zone ramps up — again

Officials and residents of the zone have differing opinions on how to move forward as the council is asked to consider a series of zoning amendments.
Published
September 16, 2019

Matt Leonard launches campaign for Auburn City Council

CEO of Military Talent Store is making property taxes the focus of his election bid.
Published
September 15, 2019

L-A This Week

MONDAY, Sept. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes a discussion on proposed zoning amendments to the Agriculture and Resource Protection Zone. Regular meeting agenda includes a hearing on an appeal by Relief Clinic which was denied a business license. TUESDAY, Sept. […]
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September 13, 2019

Auburn to continue discussion on changes to the agricultural zone

The issue is on the council agenda for the first time following a controversy over a Bates College survey of landowners.
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September 12, 2019

Auburn schools to honor committee Chairman Tom Kendall

On Sunday, school officials will host a celebration of life for longtime School Committee Chairman Tom Kendall. On Wednesday, the committee will discuss how to move forward.

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