Lewiston, Auburn request studies on Lewiston falls dams

City planners say this is a once-in-a-career opportunity to encourage waterfront revitalization and influence the project's license agreement.

State may upgrade water quality rating for lower section of the Androscoggin River

Lawmakers will consider whether to go along with a state environmental board's recommendation to hike its classification level from Lisbon to the sea.

Photo: Fishing with feathered friends

Photo Gallery: Riverfest Regatta on the Androscoggin River

Racing shells take to the Androscoggin River during Saturday's Riverfest Regatta in Lewiston.

Lewiston-Auburn Riverfest coming this weekend

The Riverfest will take place beginning Friday, July 23.

Photo: Lewiston couple tries their luck Tuesday morning along the Androscoggin River.

Photos: Connecting to the Androscoggin

Androscoggin River banks get a good cleaning

Volunteers help at the 10th annual Androscoggin River Clean-Up on Saturday.

Hot and dry weather creates a drought in Maine

Water levels in the reservoirs and rivers are low, some days at historically paltry levels, and officials are beginning to worry.

Lewiston 13-year-old dies after being rescued from Androscoggin River

The girl was playing in the river with friends and family Monday evening when she went underwater.