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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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for housing project groundbreaking
Speakers at the ‘Wedgewood’ groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Lewiston looking to delay timeline for using Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup grant
It would be the second time the city has sought an extension of the federal funds. The cleanup needs to occur before any potential redevelopment.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Low vacancies in Lewiston-Auburn have some renters feeling priced out
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal
In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators’ ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Lewiston to hold hearing on homeless shelter, but there’s no funding to back it at this point
Lewiston will miss out on $3.7 million in state funding for a temporary shelter due to a city licensing process that took longer than expected.
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport facing turbulent times
City leaders say poor management and oversight issues at the airport have led to serious financial woes dating back nearly a decade, worsened by Elite Airways’ insolvency.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Auburn decision to can recycling program sparks debate over what’s more sustainable
City officials have said incinerating material at Maine Waste to Energy will be cheaper and more sustainable than continuing a recycling program. But, advocates say that’s debatable and that the program was set up to fail.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Lewiston homeless shelter project questioned from multiple fronts as public process begins
City staff, elected officials and members of the public have said they have been ‘in the dark’ regarding details of the planned homeless shelter on Park Street.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Auburn rolls out new approach to hauling bulky waste
The city has cut its biennial curbside collection, instead allowing free disposal of material at Maine Waste to Energy.
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