Hospital chaplain Sarah Gillespie offers an ear, a blessing and a hand

Growing up in New Jersey with a love of the church, and turning 18 around the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, happening so close to home, deepened her exploration around faith.

Police interrupt attempted robbery of Lewiston restaurant

Lewiston police said that three males — two adults and one juvenile — were arrested Saturday morning after attempting to break into Buddy T's Restaurant at 675 Main St.

Salvation Army bell ringers brave freezing temperatures

But the organization takes precautions, offering them warm coats and boots, hand and toe warmers and umbrellas – and not sending them out in storms.

Boston man resentenced after court dismisses a 2014 firearms charge in Minot home invasion

Auburn OKs Maine’s ‘first and only cannabis business park’ expansion

Auburn issued three building permits for Mystique Way, Maine's "first and only cannabis business park."

Republicans rip Jared Golden for backing impeachment

Opponents of the 2nd Congressional District Democrat say he betrayed his constituents by failing to support President Trump.

Maine Compass: Spend juvenile-justice money on Maine’s youth, not prisons

Young people who have been in Long Creek urge the state to invest in things like housing, education and after-school programs.

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.

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.