Double-wide home destroyed in Lewiston blaze
The occupant at 7 Russell St. was able to safely flee from the burning building.
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Lewiston senior housing project will break ground this winter, officials say
The long-awaited Martel School project has seen several delays, but the developer said construction will begin in February or March.
Move over Santa. In Maine and elsewhere, Krampus is coming to town.
Is America finally embracing the frightening and long-shunned Alpine European folk legend?
Lewiston made the right call on AI data center | Letter
What a pleasant surprise to see the headline, “Lewiston votes down AI data center after public outcry” (Dec. 17). But I probably should not have been surprised. Data Center Watch, an organization that tracks public opposition to large AI data centers, notes on its website that $64 billion of these projects in the United States…
Pie crust recipe a favorite for years | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You asked about pie crust recipes and here is one I’ve used for years that has been great: In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 1 3/4 cups of vegetable shortening at room temperature and stir with a fork until crumbly. In a separate…
Lewiston calls on incoming council to investigate councilor-elect
Iman Osman’s residency has been at the center of a weekslong controversy in Lewiston.
Former Bates standout skier sues college for traumatic brain injury
On Oct, 12, 2024, a nearly 600-pound structure went airborne and struck Katie Watt as she trained with teammates and coaches, a lawsuit filed this week says.
Lewiston votes down AI data center after public outcry
One councilor said the data center proposal for Bates Mill No. 3 yielded ‘by far’ the most public feedback he’s received on a single issue.
Jimi Cutting, recovering from stroke, waits for news about his eyes | Column
Plenty of people are scrambling to find personal physicians and finding out they may have to wait a long while and then travel far from home to get one.
Sing in Auburn, shop in Lewiston, Charlie Brown in Bethel | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
City lights shine in Lewiston-Auburn
Vehicles streak across the Longley Bridge between the cities.
Housing proposal part of ‘Lewiston’s renaissance,’ developer says
Former Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque is behind the 152-unit project on Middle Street that officials hope can reshape an entire neighborhood.
Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
Lewiston councilor, school board member to face off for open legislative seat
The special election set for Feb. 24 could decide who controls the Maine House of Representatives.
Bates College women’s basketball preps for Florida trip
D3football.com names its all-region teams; and Lewiston native near the top of Division III women’s hockey scoring leaders.
Lewiston-Auburn’s Citylink buses should honor scheduling | Letter
I am 18 and taking college classes at Central Maine Community College. I do not own a car because of the cost; instead, I commute to the CMCC campus twice a week via bus. It has come to my attention that Citylink bus drivers only stop if they see people waiting at a bus stop;…
Sunday brings snowfall to southern Maine, cold Monday to follow
Following several more inches of snow, windchill on Monday morning will make temperatures feel like below zero across the state.
Savage beasts in Turner, a bed thief in Lewiston and mustache tips for all! | Column
Mark LaFlamme reflects on facial hair, feather dusters and, gulp, the extraordinary size of Maine’s woodland creatures.
Obituary: Dr. Manuel G. Sangalang
LEWISTON – Dr. Manuel G. Sangalang, 90, affectionately known as “Manny,” of Lewiston, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted physician, passed away peacefully in December 2025. Born in 1935, in Manila, Philippines, Manuel was the son of Martin and Paz Sangalang. He graduated with his Medical Doctor degree in 1962 from Manila Central University, a…
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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