LISBON, Maine — A Lewiston man was found dead Thursday near the Worumbo Hydro Dam, according to a statement from Lisbon police.

The body of Peter Bickford, 52, was found at 7:15 a.m. in the downstream fishway gates, according to the statement.

Bickford had not been reported missing.

Bickford’s death has been ruled a drowning, but the circumstances behind his death remained under investigation.

Lisbon and state police are handling the investigation.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

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