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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Lewiston-Auburn among 6 sites in the nation selected for women’s suffrage mural
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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.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Border patrol agents arrest 3 in Eustis
Eustis is in northwestern Maine, within range of the Canadian border.
Posted inReligion and Values
‘Prayer works’: Oxford woman withstands brain tumor
Fran White says the power of prayer and community got her through brain surgery this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In appeal hearing, co-owner says Rick Savage no longer managing Sunday River Brewing Co.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank receives donation from ex-wife of Amazon founder
Amount is among $4.16 billion given to 384 organizations nationally.
Posted inMaine, News
Farmington area schools names interim superintendent
Monique Poulin will step into an interim role following the resignation of Tina Meserve.
Posted inMaine, News
Facebook group for COVID-19 victims puts ‘a name to the number’
An online support group for Mainers who have lost family to COVID-19 now has more than 2,500 members.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.