Families: Crematory showed ‘hostility and contempt’ to those worried about loved ones’ remains

The filing alleges malicious conduct by the former Lewiston business for showing 'hostility and contempt' to family members worried about loved ones' remains

Dempsey Challenge reaches annual $1.5 million fundraising goal for the first time

Despite fewer participants, the 2021 Dempsey Challenge raised $200,000 more than in any previous year.

Lewiston to resettle a number of Afghan refugee families

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services will begin resettling between 50-100 Afghan refugees next week. The agency has been collecting donated items.

Doug Protsik to play at next Oasis of Music

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

School staffing shortages persist, worsened by rising COVID-19 cases

With few substitute teachers or bus drivers to fill in for absent and quarantined staff, school employees from administrators to custodians are stepping up to help. Sometimes, it's not enough.

As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future

While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.

Maine health clinics to develop low barrier opioid use disorder treatment program

Maine health clinics are participating in a 12-month pilot program to develop and maintain low-barrier opioid use disorder treatment programs.

Center to offer info session about dental assisting programs

Auburn library to host vaping webinar Nov. 16

Murdered New York drug kingpin ‘wasn’t hiding’ in Lewiston, friend says

Alberto "Alpo" Martinez may have kept a low profile in Lewiston, but he still partied with those he knew from his days as a cocaine overlord, according to a friend he made early in his stay in Maine.