The measure argues that many restaurants are hurting, especially after readying to reopen June 1.
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.
Auburn’s Jonathan LaBonte returns to join environmental foundation
The former outspoken Auburn mayor will be the new executive director of the Maine TREE Foundation after going silent for the last two years.
Auburn rolling out recreation programs, while Lewiston remains sidelined
Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.
Auburn-Lewiston airport to perform runway resurfacing during closure
Two graduation ceremonies will take place at the airport this weekend, with schools taking advantage of the closure.
Lewiston City Council passes emergency business loan program
The program, introduced and implemented Tuesday, aims to provide loans to restaurants that might not qualify for other financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Auburn City Council approves $91.7M spending plan in first reading
The fiscal 2021 budget represents no increase in the property tax rate.
Local restaurants take it outside as Androscoggin County reopens slowly
A number of restaurants in Lewiston-Auburn began serving outdoors Monday, with more expected as the week goes on.
Several waterline breaks impact Auburn Housing Authority property
Three separate leaks on Broadview Avenue led to unexpected water disruptions for tenants.
Questions raised about Auburn’s new Agriculture Committee
The city received seven qualified applications to serve on the new seven-member committee. Only five were appointed.
Four staff members at Lewiston group home test positive for coronavirus
The Portland-based Ubuntu Care offers residential care in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York counties, according to its website.