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
June 15, 2020

Kudos: Joshua Nagine is a ‘neighborhood champion’

The Lewiston volunteer has compiled a long list of involvement in Lewiston, from his work to establish the city’s first skatepark, to his current roles advocating for the city’s trail system and farmer’s market.
Published
June 11, 2020

Geiger now says it has furloughed or laid off about 45 regional staff

The promotional products company revised numbers that it released to the Sun Journal on Wednesday.
Published
June 11, 2020

Officials prepping for closure of Lewiston emergency shelter

June 30 is date for closing Lewiston Armory.
Published
June 10, 2020

Lewiston will reopen City Hall, some recreation areas June 15

Health precautions will be in place to protect customers and staff.
Published
June 9, 2020

Lewiston considers resolution on policing in wake of protests

The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure “equality and equal justice for all.”
Published
June 9, 2020

Lewiston council passes resolution urging governor to allow indoor dining

The measure argues that many restaurants are hurting, especially after readying to reopen June 1.
Published
June 8, 2020

Auburn’s Jonathan LaBonte returns to join environmental foundation

The former outspoken Auburn mayor will be the new executive director of the Maine TREE Foundation after going silent for the last two years.
Published
June 3, 2020

Auburn rolling out recreation programs, while Lewiston remains sidelined

Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.
Published
June 3, 2020

Auburn-Lewiston airport to perform runway resurfacing during closure

Two graduation ceremonies will take place at the airport this weekend, with schools taking advantage of the closure.
Published
June 2, 2020

Lewiston City Council passes emergency business loan program

The program, introduced and implemented Tuesday, aims to provide loans to restaurants that might not qualify for other financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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