The sign by Lewiston-native Charlie Hewitt, now hanging on Bates Mill No. 5, will be lit at 7 p.m.
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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Cole Farms restaurant in Gray to close after 68 years
‘With a heavy heart’ the owner of the regional mainstay said the business will close Jan. 13.
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Lewiston finalizes Jan. 6. inaugural ceremony
Mayor-elect Mark Cayer and other city officials will be sworn in Jan. 6 at the Gendron Franco Center.
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Homeless advocates say it is time for Lewiston to have public, overnight shelter
It has been discussed for years, but is it time for Lewiston to finally have a barrier-free homeless shelter?
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Auburn announces holiday trash pickup schedule
No collections on Christmas Day; special collection Dec. 28.
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Lewiston City Council approves rezoning, financing for Avon Street development
A tax-increment financing district will return 63% of the project’s tax revenue to the developers.
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Auburn’s leaders of the new decade are sworn in
During his inaugural address, Mayor Jason Levesque said the outgoing officials helped set the stage for what will be known as “Auburn’s decade.”
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Great Falls Forum: Survivor welcomes new recovery house in Lewiston
Regina Mullins-Greenlee, a survivor of addiction, prostitution and human trafficking, spoke about a housing and recovery model that is now being replicated in Lewiston.
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Lewiston City Council gives informal approval to ‘Hopeful’ artwork
During a workshop Tuesday, councilors said they support the proposed installation of a large sign on the Main Street side of Bates Mill No. 5.
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Great Falls Forum to feature human trafficking survivor
Regina Mullins-Greenlee will be the featured speaker during Thursday’s event, a day before a new women’s shelter modeled after the Tennessee organization she led opens in Lewiston.