Auburn man seeks dismissal of DNA, firearm evidence in Alaska rape and murder case

Lawyers for Stephen H. Downs, 45, of Auburn filed motions Monday in an Alaska court seeking the dismissal of all DNA evidence and evidence of Downs' possession of weapons connected with the 1993 rape and slaying of a former student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Looking for a nursing home? An expert has some advice.

Regulators focus on Lewiston’s Marshwood nursing home as problems mount

Five Maine nursing homes are on a federal list of problem facilities. Four, including Marshwood Center, are owned by the same national company.

Two Somali politicians find inspiration in each other’s success

Controversial U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, talked Friday with incoming Lewiston City Council member Safiya Khalid after a political rally in New Hampshire.

Police look for hit-and-run driver who crashed into a pole in Greene

Great Falls Forum: Survivor welcomes new recovery house in Lewiston

Regina Mullins-Greenlee, a survivor of addiction, prostitution and human trafficking, spoke about a housing and recovery model that is now being replicated in Lewiston.

Golden says he is ‘not sold’ on CMP’s controversial hydropower line

Maine's 2nd District congressman says he has 'serious concerns' about the $1 billion plan to bring Quebec hydropower into the New England power grid via a new substation in Lewiston.

Woman dies in Lewiston car crash Sunday

Police are not identifying the woman until her family has been notified.

Hundreds show up to voice concerns about transmission corridor

The hearing concerned a permit for Central Maine Power's proposed 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Lewiston.

Green Party calls for authorities to kill $1 billion hydropower project

Ex-presidential contender Jill Stein and U.S. Senate candidate Lisa Savage oppose CMP's plan to build a new power line to bring Quebec electricity to Lewiston.