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. In his spare time, he plays music in a Portland-based rock band, shares the teachings of John, Paul, George and Ringo with his daughter, and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
Proposed bill would upgrade Androscoggin River’s water classification
River advocate Peter Rubins said if approved, the reclassification would become law in time for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which marked the beginning of the river restoration effort.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Rick Savage out during Sunday River Brewing Co. appeal hearing
Ron Savage says his brother is no longer involved in managing the business in Bethel, and he should be trusted to comply with state guidelines. The state does not agree.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Lewiston’s new hotel shelter at capacity since opening
Shelter officials say the ultimate goal is to connect the region’s unhoused to services in hopes of securing them more permanent housing.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Russell Park in Lewiston reports 3 deaths, 129 cases; Androscoggin County schools deemed ‘yellow’
The outbreak at the Lewiston rehabilitation and living center has reached two-thirds of residents.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2020
Mayor Jason Levesque clarifies position on masks during Auburn council meetings
Despite Gov. Janet Mills’ recent executive order that strengthened rules on wearing face coverings in public, the mayor says he will not always wear a mask during meetings.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Maine-based cooperatives receive $625,000 in federal funds
The money will provide support for several Lewiston-area organizations.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Lewiston council approves funding for police body cameras
The project was accelerated after the city’s largest police union pressured the city to speed up its original timeline for acquiring body cameras.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless
With temperatures dropping, Lewiston’s Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2020
State confirms Rumford paper mill employee died from COVID-19
The state reported an outbreak of 16 cases at the ND paper mill in Rumford last week.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2020
Petition asks Lewiston School Committee member to step down
The document was presented the night of a vote to cap the number of police officers in schools.
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