Andrew Rice

Additional COVID-19 tests at Lewiston shelter come back negative

by Andrew Rice May 8, 2020May 11, 2020

After a former guest tested positive for the coronavirus, anyone known to have come in contact with the individual was also tested.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, River Valley

Lewiston, Auburn, Rumford sites may receive EPA cleanup funding

by Andrew Rice May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

The locations include a housing project in downtown Lewiston, the former St. Louis Church in Auburn, and the former Holy Savior School in Rumford.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

After confirmed case, Lewiston shelter officials remain confident in protocols

by Andrew Rice May 6, 2020May 7, 2020

Officials say a twice-a-day temperature check caught the shelter’s first case of COVID-19, and they have since taken more precautions.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston officials approve next year’s budget with lingering questions

by Andrew Rice May 5, 2020May 6, 2020

The plan leaves 12 positions vacant as the city plans for a marked decrease in revenues related to the pandemic.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston finalizes option agreement to redevelop Martel School building

by Andrew Rice May 5, 2020May 8, 2020

The Martel building would become a senior housing complex developed by Avesta Housing and the Lewiston Housing Authority.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn rolls out local pandemic relief programs

by Andrew Rice May 4, 2020May 6, 2020

Food security and local businesses are focus.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston reinstating normal hours for solid waste facility

May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

LEWISTON — After temporarily cutting hours due to the pandemic, the city is reinstating its normal hours of operation at the Solid Waste Facility. The facility at 424 River Road will resume its regular hours starting Saturday, according to a city news release. “The volume of customers utilizing the facility on the reduced operational schedule […]

Business, Maine, News

Wondering if you can skip your mortgage payment? You’re not alone.

by Andrew Rice May 1, 2020May 2, 2020

While borrowers with government-backed mortgages can pause payments for at least six months under the CARES Act, many with private loans have been receiving mixed messages.