Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
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Bates College women’s basketball preps for Florida trip
D3football.com names its all-region teams; and Lewiston native near the top of Division III women’s hockey scoring leaders.
Sunday brings snowfall to southern Maine, cold Monday to follow
Following several more inches of snow, windchill on Monday morning will make temperatures feel like below zero across the state.
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
Lewiston mill eyed for $300M AI data center
The project would redevelop a portion of Bates Mill No. 3, which formerly housed offices for TD Bank.
Changes in federal drug-pricing program would hurt Maine’s rural hospitals, lawsuit says
St. Mary’s in Lewiston is a plaintiff in the suit, which targets a pilot program introduced by the Trump administration.
Snow, wintry mix could cause dangerous road conditions across Maine
The National Weather Service says conditions could change rapidly, affecting the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Storylines, excitement abound as 2025-26 indoor track season begins
After a memorable 2024-25 year, a season of huge numbers, new venues and new competitors is set to follow this winter.
Maine is down another trauma center. What does that mean?
There were 3 trauma centers in Maine before a Lewiston hospital decided not to recertify in December.
Lewiston hospital can’t abandon trauma status, state says
Central Maine Medical Center would have to remain a trauma center as a condition of a California health system’s acquisition.
Judges in Lewiston, Bangor assign public defenders without approval from agency
Two district judges have appointed the attorneys without getting approval from the quasi-state agency that oversees them.
2 charged in Brunswick nighttime crossbow hunting incident
A Durham man and a Lewiston man were arrested after police found 2 dead deer and a loaded crossbow in an SUV during a traffic stop Monday.
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?
Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.
7 Maine events this week include Holiday at Hadlock and an ugly sweater bar crawl
Also, head to Waterville for the Bossov Ballet production of ‘The Nutcracker.’
Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas | Column
At Montello Elementary School, a substitute teacher left students in tears, and their parents angry, Mark LaFlamme writes.
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
Holiday at the Plaza fills Lewiston with cheer
People pack Dufresne Plaza and Lisbon Street during the city’s annual winter event.
Where to find warming centers across Maine
Here are 8 warming centers opening throughout the state.
Maine facing record low temperatures from blast of arctic cold
With wind chills as low as minus 30 possible, warming shelters are opening across the state, and meteorologists are reminding Mainers to dress in layers and stay hydrated.
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