‘One of Maine’s many cranks,’ Lewiston’s Elias Gove once sought $1 billion from Abraham Lincoln

Gove, who died in 1894, thought of himself as a prophet and a billionaire, but the world saw him differently.

Lewiston manufacturer of Fireball Whisky to make hand sanitizer

Sazarec Co., the company that owns the Lewiston factory that produces Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, announced Friday its 10 plants would begin producing hand sanitizer for several U.S. industries.

Auburn, Lewiston restrict access to parks, recreational areas

Auburn closed a number of recreational areas to the public Friday, while Lewiston posted signage at all park entrances.

PHOTOS: How people get fresh air and practice social distance around Lewiston-Auburn

PHOTO: Blowing sands in Lewiston

A crew cleans sidewalks at Lewiston High School on Friday afternoon.

PHOTO: Walkie-talkies help keep connected while social distancing

How to serve 1,400 credit union customers in two days and keep everyone 6 feet apart

The two busiest days of the month are coming next week – when Social Security and disability payments are available. Community Credit Union and others are gearing up with no lobbies and no business as usual.

PHOTO: Flags with meaning

Lewiston edible insect supplier gains more access to restaurants

* Two companies see growth * One moves in * And you'll never guess Maine's favorite jelly bean flavor

Lewiston mayor warns shelter-in-place order may be ‘inevitable’

City officials say there are still worrying examples of residents not practicing social distancing.