Elders face many challenges, including a broken health care system, according to health care professional Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who compiled this list of things to keep in mind when it comes to planning for one’s senior years: • The high cost of long-term care, which runs from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, depending on needs. • […]
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Lewiston to prep 11 roads ahead of winter
Lewiston public works will repair cracks on 11 roads starting Sunday evening, city officials said.
Lewiston business owner seeks Ward 4 School Committee seat
Kevin Boilard believes committee members need to be collaborative, accountable, responsible and engaged.
Money swiped from watershed protection agency
The thief made off with $29,000 and the FBI has been informed.
Central Maine Healthcare shifts annual exams for women from OB-GYN office
The hospital system is asking that women seek annual exams through other medical offices, such as their primary care practice.
Lewiston joins AARP’s age-friendly network
The city of Lewiston has been accepted as part of the AARP Age-Friendly Network of States and Communities. This distinction will allow Lewiston better access to resources through AARP Maine and the Center for Aging, engage and mobilize communities, share expertise, and deliver technical assistance, and Lewiston will have access to resources through AARP Maine […]
Lewiston police capture 2 out-of-state murder suspects in 8 days
Police arrested two murder suspects in connection with unrelated cases out of New York and Vermont. One suspect led police on a foot chase for several blocks before he was captured.
Juvenile injured in Lewiston shootout on Pine Street
A teenager suffered non-life threatening wounds in the shooting and was taken to a hospital by a family member.
Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named eight local students to the 2023 summer dean’s list. They include Christopher Wilcox of Pownal, Joseph Smith of Lewiston, Anthony Croteau of Auburn, Shane Audet of Mexico, Tyler Adams of Poland, Rebecca Lagoda of Bridgton, Ashley Parks of Anson and Jack Bontatibus of Topsham. Full-time undergraduate students who have […]