The state reported an outbreak of 16 cases at the ND paper mill in Rumford last week.
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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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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Lewiston police union disagrees with city over body camera timeline, diversity committee
A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership. Mayor Mark Cayer said he’s disappointed by the statement.
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Environmental group trying to change waste rule that benefits Lewiston company
Environmentalists say the rule is contributing to unsustainable use of the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town, but supporters argue it is an important part of the state’s volatile waste system.
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Lewiston City Council approves resolution on police body cameras
The resolution was drafted in response to a letter from the police patrol union that requested the city fund body cameras.
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Lewiston to consider body cameras for police following talks between mayor and police union
Mayor Mark Cayer met with the police patrol union Monday regarding the City Council’s resolution condemning racial profiling.
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Lewiston council passes resolution on policing, equal justice
A majority of the council responded to Councilor Safiya Khalid and several members of the public who said Lewiston has the chance to be a leader in the state.
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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.
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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.”
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Lewiston-Auburn arts organizations facing uncertain future
The pandemic has put a halt to theater and arts programs for the season, but may put some out of business permanently.