The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.
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Return of swimming at Auburn outlet to depend on weekly testing
Officials have found no clear answer to solving water quality issues at Lake Grove Park, but are pursuing water testing and lifeguards for a pilot program this summer.
Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
No charges filed after Wednesday night standoff in Lewiston
The man was not taken into custody and was experiencing emotional difficulties, police said.
Lewiston standoff ended peacefully Wednesday night
Officers blocked streets and surrounded a house Wednesday evening as they communicated with a man inside home.
Lewiston seventh-grader youngest ever to win statewide creative writing contest
Lily Douglass was selected as the winner of The Telling Room’s annual contest for her short story titled “The Monster under the Bed.”
Edward Little High School teacher to spend 3 weeks studying Arctic Circle
Erin Towns joins research team to study glacier dynamics in Greenland.
Video: First responders rescue man stuck on Great Falls
Auburn Fire and Rescue personnel went to Great Falls in the Androscoggin River to rescue a man stuck on the rocks.
CMMC surgeon realizes dream of becoming Naval officer
Dr. Richard King, a former U.S. Army medical officer and trauma surgeon at Central Maine Medical Center, received a direct commission to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Bates College taps Dr. Nirav Shah as its commencement speaker
With pandemic fears waning, the college plans a traditional graduation ceremony in May for the first time in three years.