Hospitals often need state approval to make certain changes, including acquisitions and mergers.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Lewiston launches campaign, highlights economic growth
The campaign focuses on accomplishments in housing, investment, social services, and more that’s to come.
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Driver, infant dead after crash on Lewiston’s Grove Street
A Brunswick man and infant are dead after the single-vehicle crash and a passenger remains in critical condition.
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Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.
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Lewiston woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
Prosecutors said Donna D. Desrosiers collected more than $90,000 she wasn’t entitled to. She was ordered to repay the amount as restitution.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school budget seeks to grow programs amid cost increases
The proposed school budget for 2025-26, if approved by voters, would raise the education portion of property taxes 3.4%, while providing money to grow programs and cover higher labor costs.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Dempsey Center looking to move to new location in Lewiston area
The wellness center said it is committed to maintaining a space in or around Lewiston.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Cuts coming to proposed $16 million municipal budget, Lisbon town manager says
Glenn Michalowski predicts the 2026 budget presented Monday will not pass in its current form as officials work to reduce the $3.7 million increase.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Oxford Hills
Funding for SeniorsPlus, other local projects among those yanked by Congress
A planned SeniorsPlus nutrition and education center lost $1 million when Congress passed an emergency budget resolution last week to prevent a government shutdown.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Martel School senior housing scheduled for summer groundbreaking
Lewiston Housing says construction on a senior housing project at the former Martel School site is scheduled to begin this summer. Talks about turning the school into housing began in 2019.