The turnpike is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year as the nation’s second “superhighway” and world’s first asphalt highway, helping make Maine a true ‘vacationland.’
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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Gov. Janet Mills signs law to close loophole that allows out-of-state debris
Final measure revised to ease the impact on Lewiston recycler that has benefited from past policy.
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Recovery Connections in Lewiston receives ‘Spirit of America’ award
Founder Jeremy Hiltz and Recovery Connections of Maine receive annual award from city of Lewiston for dedication to helping those recovering from addiction.
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‘Teetering on the edge’: Lewiston, other Maine cities, towns, seek new solutions to homelessness
The debate over a 24-hour shelter has amplified a growing problem, but can new initiatives change the bleak outlook?
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Legislative committee supports bill to stop spreading sewage sludge
Sen. Stacy Brenner, the committee chairwoman, said LD 1911 amounted to ‘one of those opportunities when you know better, you do better.’
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Bill looks to eliminate ‘loophole’ that allows spreading sewage sludge
Officials from the Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority and the Portland Water District testified against the proposal.
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Lewiston, Auburn among early sites to be tested for ‘forever chemicals’
A state initiative to test for “forever chemicals” at sites where sewage sludge was spread lists Lewiston and Auburn as “Tier 1” priorities.
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‘Salt & Light’ look to establish Auburn community center
New organization plans to open community center in an area that struggles with poverty.
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Lewiston to resettle a number of Afghan refugee families
Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services will begin resettling between 50-100 Afghan refugees next week. The agency has been collecting donated items.
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Semipro women’s basketball team — LA Maples — coming to Lewiston Armory
Team to begin play in July 2022, with the Armory hosting home games on Sundays.