The $35 million project will upgrade 75 miles of track between Waterville and North Yarmouth, but is not related to a recent passenger rail study in Lewiston-Auburn.
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.
Campaigns begin for council, mayor in Lewiston-Auburn
Here’s a look at who is running for local office in Lewiston and Auburn this November.
Auburn conducting smoke testing in sewer system
The test is designed to identify excess sources of storm water getting into the sewer system, which can contribute to overflows.
Kudos: Downtown Lewiston residents working to reshape their neighborhood
A group of neighbors spent much of the past year taking part in a process to transform downtown Lewiston. They were among some 400 people that did the same.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 8 LEWISTON — Planning Board, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, July 9 AUBURN — Planning Board, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. AUBURN — The 1965-66 Chevrolet Night in Auburn, 6 p.m. at Festival Plaza on Main Street. Members of the 1965-66 Full […]
Aluminum sulfate treatment at Lake Auburn will begin next week
The dose of aluminum sulfate to specific areas of the lake is designed to lower the level of algae-producing phosphorus.
Marco’s owner defends restaurant after health violations
Co-owner Duane Arnold said the health inspection failure — a first for the restaurant — has been blown out of proportion on social media.
Border agents arrest two Mexican nationals in Auburn
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release said agents apprehended the two men last week, following a tip from a “concerned citizen.”
Auburn council approves purchase of Norway Savings Bank Arena
Also on Monday: Auburn is required to review its charter, but the council doesn’t agree on how.
‘Transformation’ plan for downtown Lewiston includes two ambitious redevelopments
The federal program is aimed at bringing better housing and opportunities to the downtown and Tree Streets neighborhood.