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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PublishedMay 16, 2022
Auburn council approves fiscal 2023 budget
Total proposed spending for next year stands at $107 million, with the $55.7 million school budget heading to voters June 14.
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PublishedMay 13, 2022
L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, May 17 AUBURN — Auburn Sewer District trustees meeting, 4 p.m. at 268 Court St. AUBURN — Ethics Panel meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — Conservation Commission meeting, 6 […]
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PublishedMay 13, 2022
Auburn council to conduct final budget vote Monday
The council will vote to approve next year’s $48.4 million municipal budget, and send the school district’s $55.7 million budget to voters June 14.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Lewiston files lawsuit against Auburn Water District
City asks court to declare the district doesn’t have authority to change the Lake Auburn watershed boundary.
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
Hartford man appealing 2021 murder conviction
Rondon Athayde was sentenced to 50 years for killing his longtime girlfriend at their home.
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PublishedMay 10, 2022
Return of swimming at Auburn outlet to depend on weekly testing
Officials have found no clear answer to solving water quality issues at Lake Grove Park, but are pursuing water testing and lifeguards for a pilot program this summer.
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PublishedMay 7, 2022
Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Lewiston council approves $53.5 million in municipal, county spending for fiscal year 2023
The total budget for fiscal year 2023, including a $98.8 million spending plan for the School Department, will increase the tax rate by $1.25. The school budget validation referendum is May 10.
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PublishedMay 3, 2022
Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission recommends 90-day development pause
The commission board is drafting a letter to the city and Auburn Water District after consulting with legal counsel Monday.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Auburn council tables vote on Lake Auburn septic standards
The decision is aimed at giving the Planning Board and consultants more time to consider expanded lot sizes related to development concerns in the watershed.
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