Service restored after Lewiston water main break causes flooding, boil order

SUN JOURNAL • March 22, 2026

A water main break Sunday morning in Lewiston on Orange Street has caused flooding of the streets and residential homes and prompted the city to issue a boil water order. As city officials worked to address the break, school in Lewiston on Monday has been canceled. The main was fixed and service restored, according to a city press release sent around 8 a.m. Monday. Water quality was tested Sunday night, and more information should be released Monday afternoon, the city said.