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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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
The birds and the bees: Lewiston officials debate regulations on hens and hives
The city may relax regulations on keeping chickens or honeybees.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Auburn may send out tax relief checks in response to valuation adjustments
AUBURN — A plan to send out $300 relief checks to homeowners is moving forward after recent property valuation adjustments led to higher tax bills for many. The proposal, laid out during a City Council workshop this week, would use $1.5 million from the city’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act. City Manager Phil Crowell […]
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Lewiston council debates new homeless shelter ordinance
LEWISTON — City officials are getting closer to implementing new regulations on homeless shelters but city councilors remain far apart on a few issues. The proposed shelter ordinance was drafted by city staff working in tandem with an ad hoc shelter committee, which produced a report on the extent of the homelessness issue in Lewiston, […]
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PublishedAugust 15, 2022
Consultant: Proposed Lake Auburn watershed changes would decrease buildable lots
Officials say upper watershed towns also need to act to protect the lake.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2022
Auburn-Lewiston airport construction leaves pilots, management at odds
Tenants say a resurfacing project is unnecessarily disrupting business, while airport officials say their hands are tied.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2022
Auburn officials say report shows city on ‘right track’ with Lake Auburn watershed updates
The city is moving ahead with plans to update septic system standards in the watershed.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2022
Housing crisis spurs different approaches to affordability in Lewiston-Auburn
Rent prices in Androscoggin County are up 18% in one year. Home prices are up 21%. How can the region boost supply and address the widening affordability gap?
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PublishedAugust 5, 2022
L-A This Week
MONDAY LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — Virtual town hall-style meeting on property valuation adjustments, 6 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to join. TUESDAY AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee, […]
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PublishedAugust 2, 2022
Auburn council puts off vote on $1.6 million in HVAC upgrades
A previous audit found high levels of carbon dioxide in several city buildings, including Norway Savings Bank Arena and Auburn Public Library, but officials say they want a second opinion.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Auburn council repeals zoning ordinance at center of petition
A number of residents said rather than repeal the ordinance, the council should send the question to referendum.
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