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Discrimination claim against St. Mary’s hospital has been resolved

by Judith Meyer October 4, 2019October 5, 2019

A former employee was discriminated against because of her disability and her medical records were breached, according to a formal complaint.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Volunteer steps in for ‘probably the worst homeless situation I’ve ever seen’

by Mark LaFlamme October 3, 2019October 5, 2019

LEWISTON – The man’s name is Avner David Ring and watching him move about, one might suspect he was simply drunk. He weaves from one side to the other, and staggers when he tries to take a step. His clothes are covered with grime and his own waste. His words are garbled and it’s hard […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Defendants seeks dismissal of drug charges from pot raids in Lewiston and Auburn

by Christopher Williams October 3, 2019August 4, 2022

The men from Greene and Auburn and a Portland company argue they complied with Maine’s medical marijuana law and can’t be prosecuted by feds.

Lewiston-Auburn

PHOTOS: Large donation made to Lewiston food pantry

by Daryn Slover October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

St. Mary’s Health System on human rights commission findings

October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

The following statement was released Thursday by Stephen Grubbs, president/CEO of Covenant Health, and Steven Jorgensen, president of St. Mary’s Health System: Covenant Health and St. Mary’s Health System does not tolerate or condone discrimination or harassment of any kind, for any reason. We also do not tolerate any violation of our patients’ privacy or […]

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

The Green Ladle students add takeout to the menu

by Kathryn Skelton October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

The Green Ladle is adding family-friendly, and waistline-friendly, takeout. Starting in about two weeks, students in the Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s culinary arts program will offer two- and four-person meals to go Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Chef Dan Caron said menus will be announced Saturday for the following week […]

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St. Mary’s hospital apologizes for ‘Wall of Shame’

by Judith Meyer Executive Editor October 3, 2019October 7, 2019

Employees posted confidential patient medical records for employees to see — including photos of genitalia — ridiculing disabled patients, according to a complaint filed with the state.