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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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Lewiston issues fireworks reminder as Fourth of July nears
The city only allows the use of consumer fireworks on three dates within a specific discharge zone outside the downtown. Auburn bans them completely.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Lewiston council approves traffic changes for new Dunkin’
Councilors unanimously agreed to send the project along to the Planning Board, where a full traffic study will likely be required.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
New Lewiston Dunkin’ could alter Main Street intersection
Before proceeding, the developer wants the city to sign off on the proposed traffic changes.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
New route, same reasons for Trek Across Maine
The first day of the 35th annual cycling event brought hundreds to Lewiston, on a new course layout designed to bring the Trek to more people.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Lewiston readying ordinance for medical and recreational marijuana businesses
Lewiston, like Auburn, is on track to have its own ordinance in place prior to the rollout of the state’s regulatory system for marijuana.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Proposed Auburn agricultural zone changes sent back to council
Reviews from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and a law firm list a number of concerns with the changes designed to loosen restrictions on agricultural land.
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PublishedJune 11, 2019
Petition against rezoning for Avesta Housing project fails to get enough signatures
Opponents of the 35-unit mixed-income housing project did not receive enough signatures to force a November referendum.
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PublishedJune 10, 2019
Kudos: Lewiston Youth Council takes on bullying in schools
The Lewiston Youth Council just wrapped up an anti-bullying initiative by handing out awards to elementary school students who participated.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Build Maine tests narrower roadway on Middle Street
The demonstration, with help from city staff, was meant to show the impact a narrower street can have on slowing traffic — with an eye on pedestrian safety.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Lewiston to receive grant to clean up Bates Mill No. 5
The city will finally receive federal money to pay for environmental cleanup at the largest of the Bates Mill buildings, and it could signal the beginning steps of a long-planned redevelopment.
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