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Maine colleges mostly unaffected by decline in international students

by Riley Board August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

The state has bucked a national trend that has seen a 30% drop in enrollment by foreign students in the wake of Trump administration immigration and education policies.

Maine, News

State suspends license of Lewiston needle exchange group

by Andrew Rice August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Meanwhile, the Church of Safe Injection says the condemnation of the Lewiston building that houses its office is the latest move in city’s ‘war on harm reduction.’

Letters

Come join the fun at the Franco Center | Letter

August 29, 2025

Contributing to one’s community is a good feeling, and I can attest to that as a Franco Center board member. Located at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston, the center is a thriving performing arts and entertainment venue. Board members and staff enthusiastically believe in Lewiston and advocate the center as a destination point for residents […]

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Sports

Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE

by Morgan Womack August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.

Business, Maine, News

Lewiston’s WLAM radio signs off after 78 years

by Christopher Wheelock August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

The AM station was once a fixture in Lewiston and Auburn with music, sports, news and community involvement.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

3 Lewiston teens charged with conspiracy to commit murder

by Mark LaFlamme August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

According to court documents, a 17-year-old Lewiston teen being held at a South Portland detention facility tried to coerce a father and son to take the blame for an Aug. 12 shooting on Blake Street.

Maine, News

Lewiston voters face changes as staggered terms take effect in November

by Andrew Rice August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

The first official election under staggered terms will see four City Council seats and four School Committee seats up for grabs.

Business, Maine, News

Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy

by Joe Lawlor August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is ‘monitoring the situation closely.’