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Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027

by Christopher Wheelock January 20, 2026January 22, 2026

The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.

Local & State, News

Lewiston library roars with delight at dinosaur workshop

by Russ Dillingham January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

Kids played with replica teeth and bones, and more, at Saturday’s Mad Science program at the Lewiston Public Library. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham

Local & State, News

Lewiston residents, officials talk fears as ICE action looms: ‘Nobody wants to come out’

by Joe Charpentier and Mark LaFlamme January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

A day after residents packed a forum with city officials over concerns of a possible federal operation, many of the immigrant shops in Lewiston’s downtown Friday were at a near-standstill.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

How do Maine’s local law enforcement agencies collaborate with ICE?

by Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Several police departments have said they don’t have policies for dealing with immigration authorities but did specify that they can’t enforce federal law. Others say they won’t assist federal agents at all.

Local & State, News

‘What Do We Do with All This Fear?’ is keynote address at Bates College Monday

January 16, 2026January 17, 2026

The college’s annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. will focus on the theme of fear and anger during trying times.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Lewiston police activity at downtown store draws onlookers

by Joe Charpentier January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Police say they were executing a search warrant at the Mogadishu Store as part of ‘a lengthy fraud investigation.’

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston schools gear up for possible increased ICE presence

by Kendra Caruso January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Superintendent Jake Langlais is calling on his staff to stay calm and stick to procedure should ICE raids increase in Lewiston and involve the schools.