A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing

A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn't the answer, more housing is.

Advocates say children surrounded by honesty, neutrality during forensic interviews

"I'm not coming in here to decide if a kid's telling the truth or not telling the truth," forensic interviewer Jenny Moody said. "I'm coming in here to say, 'I need every single detail that you can possibly remember.'"

Compassionate law or bad precedent? Children’s advocates, defense attorneys at odds over changes to rules of evidence in child sexual assault cases

A law passed recently by the Legislature will allow prosecutors to present as direct evidence at trial recorded interviews of alleged child victims of sex crimes instead of putting them on the witness stand.

Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July, August

Area communities plan celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4

A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.

Lewiston theater hosts 2,500 students, educators

Declining fuel sales: Another challenge faces Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport

Officials plan to offer self-serve fuel to boost sales that are critical to the airport's future.

Maine Connections Academy awards diplomas to students

Academy recognizes Central Maine students.

The Cobblestones to perform at Franco Center 

LA Arts presents Art Walk LA in downtown Lewiston