Rev. Jodi Hayashida takes multi-faith approach to social justice

On Faith: Hayashida's faith is shaped by the complexities of real life.

Maine People’s Alliance group takes on housing crisis in Lewiston meeting

The group gathered Thursday night involved some who are officially involved in the fight for more affordable housing. Most of them, though, were men and women who have been on the receiving end of drastic rent increases or other issues that sent them scrambling.

Organizations celebrate child care workers, call for federal government support

YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston and Maine People's Alliance agree child care is vital to the economy.

Talbot Ross soaks in historic role in Legislature

Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, became emotional as she described being unprepared for the moment she took the gavel for the first time.

It’s a grass roots fight against COVID-19 hardships

Since closing her martial arts school in Norway because of the public health emergency, Leisha Labonte Petrovich has turned her volunteerism into a full-time job.

Backers of failed Question 1 now turn toward paid sick leave

Democratic donor gives to union-backed group

Melissa M. Stevens

Understanding the true goal

With mayor’s race settled, Lewiston council looks to move on, cooperate