While temperatures have dipped this week, a warm January led to thin ice for much of the state’s lakes. The slow freeze, experts say, could also stem from a hot summer.
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.
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Former Lewiston landlord Rick Lockwood must repay $750,000 in debt, court rules
The court decision will prevent Rick Lockwood, who once owned 10 properties in Lewiston, from avoiding the debt through bankruptcy.
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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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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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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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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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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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Maine-based cooperatives receive $625,000 in federal funds
The money will provide support for several Lewiston-area organizations.
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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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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.