Work on the Lewiston converter station, considered a major piece of the project, is expected to resume Thursday.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Our live updates from Biden’s visit to Maine
5:54 p.m. BRUNSWICK — Air Force One has taken off from the Brunswick Executive Airport to take President Biden to Delaware. He is set to land in Dover and then head to Rehoboth Beach. As the plane prepared for takeoff, a group of protesters on motorcycles drove down Orion Street chanting “(expletive) Joe Biden.” — […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
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.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.