Nearly $6 million in funding targeted for Lewiston, Auburn projects in proposed federal budget

Budget bill includes $3 million for new Auburn PAL center, $1 million for new Lewiston fire substation, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins says.

Over the years, at least 129 people have drowned in the Androscoggin River in Maine

Nine out of 10 known victims were male, often boys, and about half of those killed in the river were 18 or younger.

Photo: Testing the Androscoggin

Contractors from Brookfield Renewable drop buoys in the river just below Lewiston Falls.

Photo: A family that swims together has fun together

Last day of Lewiston’s second RiverFest marked by rowing races, live music

Thirty boats from five New England clubs raced Saturday on the Androscoggin River.

Riverfest launches with a mixed bag of weather in Lewiston

It was a feisty start for RiverFest 2022, but the storm cleared quickly, the sun came out and folks started trickling in.

Second Riverfest to celebrate the Androscoggin River on Friday and Saturday

Event to feature races, river activities, food and beer and more to celebrate river.

Lawmakers back long-sought upgrade of Androscoggin River water quality

Legislators unanimously endorse upping water standards from Lisbon Falls to Merrymeeting Bay.

Legislators hear arguments for, against upgrading Androscoggin River classification

Upgrading the river would mean raising the minimum water quality standards the state is required to maintain by law.

Photo: It’s dam cold in Rumford

Water cascades over a dam on the Androscoggin River in Rumford.