Lewiston
Coverage of Lewiston in the Nexus archive.
- New Maine law limits police cooperation with federal immigration officials
A new Maine law limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials, restricting information sharing and detainer requests. Exceptions exist for criminal investigations and public safety concerns. The law takes effect alongside measures restricting immigration officers' access to schools, libraries, and tenant information.
- Actor Patrick Dempsey pours cold water on possible Senate bid in Maine
Patrick Dempsey, a native of Lewiston, Maine, announced he will not run for U.S. Senate in his home state. He is best known for his role on ABC’s 'Grey’s Anatomy.'
- Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election
Maine Senate polls indicate a competitive general election. A polling place in Lewiston, Maine, is highlighted in the report.
- Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary
Democrats accuse Republicans of meddling in the Maine primary. The Second Congressional District in Maine, including Lewiston, is expected to be competitive in November.
- A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines
Burying power lines is proposed as a climate-resilience measure to reduce outages caused by extreme weather, highlighted by a 2025 ice storm in northern Michigan that left thousands without power for weeks. Utilities acknowledge the benefits but cite high costs, with undergrounding estimated at $400,000 per mile in rural areas and up to $3 million in urban zones.
- Lewiston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
Muktar Abshir Aden, a 27-year-old from Lewiston, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges. He sold drugs to undercover law enforcement officers and confidential informants.