Lewiston
Coverage of Lewiston in the Nexus archive.
- 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.