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Lewiston
Spurwink to establish behavioral health crisis center in Lewiston
The center is expected to ease the burden on police and emergency room workers when people are in crisis.
Lewiston mill eyed for $300M AI data center
The project would redevelop a portion of Bates Mill No. 3, which formerly housed offices for TD Bank.
Lewiston City Council to revisit investigation into residency of councilor-elect
The council will vote on a request to review Councilor-elect Iman Osman’s qualifications for holding the Ward 5 seat.
Lewiston football coach Jason Versey resigns
The Lewiston High alum steps down after leading the Blue Devils for four seasons.
4 crashes involving 12 vehicles snarl Auburn traffic during morning commute
The crashes occurred Thursday on and around Veterans Memorial Bridge.
New Lewiston police chief listens to residents’ feedback
New Chief Carly Conley said the public session Wednesday night was a ‘great opportunity’ to have conversations and get feedback from residents.
Changes in federal drug-pricing program would hurt Maine’s rural hospitals, lawsuit says
St. Mary’s in Lewiston is a plaintiff in the suit, which targets a pilot program introduced by the Trump administration.
Osman situation revives calls for Lewiston charter changes
The city approved a series of amendments in 2021, but decided against a Charter Commission, which allows much broader changes.
Mystery Photo for Dec. 14, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.