Environmental group trying to change waste rule that benefits Lewiston company

Environmentalists say the rule is contributing to unsustainable use of the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town, but supporters argue it is an important part of the state's volatile waste system.

Republican congressional primary heats up in final days

Three candidates are vying in a potentially close race to see which of them will take on Jared Golden in November.

Maine’s Twitter users among top for anti-mask feelings

Maine ranked fifth in a list of states where heavy opposition to face coverings were observed on the social media platform.

Janet Mills’ order to mask up faces mixed reaction in Lewiston and Auburn

Most customers and businesses complied with the governor's order Thursday, while many others held steadfast against enforcement of face coverings.

CMCC to open campus this fall to students receiving critical hands-on training

The only students who will be on campus this fall is students who need to use equipment and technology that are essential to their education. Other education programs will have online classes.

Knapp retiring after 23 years as CMCC president

Scott Knapp has led Central Maine Community College in Auburn since 1997, the longest-serving college president in Maine.

Abracadabra! Lewiston firefighters help wannabe escape artist out of his handcuffs

Daniel Gribbin wasn't under arrest but he still ended up in the police station unable to get out of his own handcuffs. They couldn't do it either.

How John Dunjee escaped slavery and came to Bates College in 1866

Lewiston board to reconsider uniformed police in schools

The resource officer program has wide support among school officials in the tri-county region.

Fire, police officials wary about Fourth

Add a lunar eclipse, coming on Sunday, and the convergence of circumstances starts to feel like prophecy.