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Happy weekend, Lewiston! 

In today’s happening-today edition: New $150M boost for Maine hospitals, a one-pound roast beef challenge, an ’80s-themed murder mystery dinner, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Maine drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 In the news

New chapter for Maine hospitals: California-based Prime Healthcare Foundation has acquired Central Maine Healthcare and will invest $150 million over five years, including at Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center, under conditions set by state officials — see which facilities are included.

Central Maine’s tax-friendly gem: Retirees are eyeing Lewiston for its New England charm, lower housing costs, and easy downtown living as the former mill city continues revitalizing with rich culture and nearby outdoor escapes — get all the details.

Epic eating showdown: Bene’s Beef in Lewiston, open since 2025, is daring locals with The Nephilim, a one-pound roast beef sandwich with toppings and a pile of fries, to finish in 15 minutes — see tips and challenge details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

Highlights this week:

• Explore Ostara Art Stroll and Market
• Celebrate USOA Maine queens heading to Nationals
• Celebrate spring at Capital City Quiz Show

💎 Local business spotlight

Crinkle-cut craving fix: When crispy, salty cravings strike, Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery answers with crinkle-cut fries, plain, dill-pickle dusted, or piled into classic poutine. Weeknights feel easier when those golden ridges share the plate with whatever else you’re pretending is the main event.

Fresh-face, no fuss: From injectables and JetPeel facials to Morpheus8, laser hair removal, and permanent brow or lip blush, Permanent Makeup & Aesthetics in Maine streamlines your glow without the 12-step routine. Their Lewiston team personalizes treatments you’ll actually maintain, for results that look fresh, natural, and low-effort.

Dial in your drives: Devils Grove Disc Golf offers two distinct 18-hole layouts: the wooded, technical Demon, and the more open Devil. There’s a legit pro shop for lost mids. Bring a friend, pick a tee color, and give Lewiston’s chains some love.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐶 Tellington TTouch® Workshop @ Farewell My Friend (Lisbon) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – Give your senior pup some TLC with Tellington TTouch practitioner Deb Burk, and all proceeds go to Old Dogs New Digs. You’ll learn bodywraps, groundwork, and techniques that turn leash-pulling into civility, and car rides into naps. Only four dog spots, so move quick.

🍞 Sourdough Class @ Turner Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve kept a starter alive since lockdown, or you’re finally ready to cheat on store-bought bread, the library’s final winter sourdough class is calling. Email Tori at [email protected] to snag a limited spot, bring a suggested $15 donation, and prepare to brag, responsibly.

🔗 Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up @ EllieAnna Gift Shop | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Curious about permanent jewelry, or just tired of fiddly clasps? Shannon’s back at EllieAnna Gift Shop linking custom-fit bracelets, anklets, and necklaces, plus new charms and spring gemstones that actually look good with flannel. These fill fast, so book a slot, then grab coffee nearby.

🌷 Spring Family Flowerpot Keepsakes @ Lewiston Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Let the kids 14 and under go wild with acrylics on a flowerpot, then plant ranunculus bulbs like we enjoy mud season. Free at Lewiston Library’s third-floor Children’s Department, all materials included, siblings welcome, one pot per family, first come, so do not dawdle.

🍄 Fungi and Fabric @ Matterhorn Apothecary (Turner) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – At Matterhorn Apothecary, mushrooms meet textiles in a hands-on dye class with Stephanie from Elevate Mushrooms. Learn what to forage, leave with a scarf you dyed, plus chai, a goodie bag, 15% off, and smug glow of slow craft, all for $30.

🏖 Annual Beach Party @ L-A Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Think winter’s got you beat? L-A Harley-Davidson is turning the showroom into a beach, with Cruisin’ Infusions pouring tiki drinks, Rollin Smoke BBQ, and The Only Hope onstage. Free to walk in, pay for the good stuff, win a limbo prize in flip flops.

🌽 Leavitt Project Grad 2026 Cornhole Fundraiser @ Just-In-Time Recreation | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Grab a partner, or don’t, this cornhole fundraiser uses blind draw Switcholio, guarantees six games, and keeps the bragging rights friendly. Twenty bucks gets you in at Just-In-Time Recreation, with a 50/50, an airmail challenge, and that feel-good Project Grad 2026 payoff.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/14 Annual Beach Party @ L-A Harley-Davidson – 4:00 PM
• 3/14 Sam Whitman @ Absolem Cider Company (Winthrop) – 6:00 PM
• 3/14 Down 2 Earth @ Turner’s Pit BBQ – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 St Patty’s Party @ Fast Breaks – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 Burning Time and more @ The Colisée Club – 8:00 PM
• 3/17 St. Patrick’s @ Franco Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/19 1980s Themed Murder/Mystery Dinner @ Carriage House Plus – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lewiston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 44°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 48%

A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Later: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 3%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.

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