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Maine Department of Health and Human Services will hold public hearing on Prime Healthcare
Democratic Representative Julie McCabe requested the public hearing. She represents Lewiston, home to Central Maine Healthcare's flagship hospital.
Manchin calls Schumer 'crazy' for trying to oust GOP senator in crucial Senate showdown
Joe Manchin called Chuck Schumer "crazy" for trying to unseat Susan Collins as he joined the Maine senator on the campaign trail in Lewiston.
A blue-collar bellwether weighs ousting longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Voters in Lewiston helped propel Collins to victory in her last election. Some are ready for a change, but others are wary of losing Collins’ sway in the Senate.
Lewiston voters to decide whether to restrict city's needle exchange program
Safe & Healthy Maine, a new campaign initiative, is encouraging Lewiston voters to vote “no” on Question 1 this November. The question asks whether the city should restrict syringe service providers from giving anyone clean needles unless they turn in used ones.
Lewiston will offer funding to help business owners 'put ideas to work'
The city of Lewiston is offering business owners the opportunity to receive development grants of up to $40,000 and loans of as much as $50,000.
CMMC nurses in Lewiston vote to form union
The situation prompted Gov. Janet Mills earlier this week to call on Prime Healthcare to reinstate the nurses fired or suspended.
'It meets a gap in care': Spurwink opens 24/7 Lewiston Crisis Center for behavioral health
Spurwink opens Lewiston crisis center to offer 24/7 behavioral health services
The center offers a voluntary alternative to emergency department visits and other crisis settings. Staff also connect people with ongoing services and recovery support.
Prime Healthcare says it’s saving a Maine health system. Many question its tactics.
Officials at Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston say the changes are needed to make the health system financially solvent. Some providers say they are hurting care.
Colisée’s new owners pledge to ‘bring life back’ to Lewiston’s top entertainment, sports venue
The New York-based owners say the sale signifies a serious future investment in professional hockey in the city, as well as youth hockey, community events and more.
Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
RNs at two Prime Healthcare hospitals in Nevada and California and nurses and health care workers at a Prime facility in California gave notice that they will hold a sympathy strike for one day on September 15 in solidarity with striking nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Nurses at another Chicago hospital and at a hospital in Lewiston, Maine, will hold informational pickets in solidarity with Olympia Fields RNs on the same day.
Maine GOP candidate outlines plan to fight drug addiction
Following a tour of Phoenix House in Lewiston, Charles said he would put in place more services to help those struggling with addiction, particularly in the immediate aftermath of the administration of Narcan, which reverses overdoses.
Central Maine Healthcare employees report safety concerns amid turnover
Hospitals reportedly experiencing staffing issues include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Maine clergy speak out against voting restrictions
A group of more than 20 members of clergy from a variety of religions gathered under the new mural in downtown Lewiston to speak out against what they say are federal efforts to prevent eligible voters from voting.
Couple sues radiologist claiming he overlooked signs of both cancer and a spinal injury
Jeffrey Robinson first visited the emergency department at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, in March 2023 complaining of back and stomach pain.
Lewiston mental health organization merges with Sweetser
A Lewiston-based mental health provider is merging with one of the states largest behavioral health organizations.
'Substantial' water main break impacts traffic, businesses in Lewiston
A water main break in Lewiston is causing traffic distruptions and impacting area businesses
Manhattan earns 76-69 victory against Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) Terrance Jones and Jaden Winston each scored 21 points as Manhattan beat Niagara 76-69 on Friday night.
Siena earns 82-79 win over Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) Justice Shoats scored 25 points to help Siena defeat Niagara 82-79 on Friday.
Crowd rallies in Lewiston in support of Somalis
Speakers at the Lewiston rally pushed back against Trump’s recent comments about Somalis: “We are Americans. We are citizens, right? He should respect us and protect us and serve us like any other American.”
New mental health crisis center planned for Lewiston
Spurwink, which opened Maine's first Crisis Receiving Center in 2022, has been awarded a grant to open the new facility