Lewiston Sun Journal

The challenges and joys of raising a pet just to give it away

It can be difficult, falling in love with an animal and then giving it away. But a growing number of Maine pet fosterers say the rewards are doggone wonderful.

Missing Industry man, 25, found dead during search near his home

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Common Grounds Cafe in Lewiston offers teens business experience

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Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls group to discuss issues facing communities

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Bethel man surrenders to police in Rumford

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Celebrating 175 years of journalism, and our readers

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‘I look forward to it every day:’ longtime Sun Journal readers reflect on newspaper

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A former Auburn man’s high-flying ‘airship’ caught the world’s attention in 1897

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Face Time: Caleb Bryant — Bringing his love of music to Lewiston

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Oxford family takes on roadside cleaning to improve the environment

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Cause for Laughter: Healing pain through comedy

Sports Posted: 10:43 PM

Sports Digest: Bello promoted to WooSox after dominating at Double-A with Sea Dogs
News Posted: 10:41 PM

Photo: Enjoying their ‘weekend’
Varsity Maine Posted: 9:38 PM

Area roundup: Five St. Dom’s athletes sign to play at college level
Baseball Posted: 9:29 PM

Baseball: Lewiston shuts out Edward Little
News Posted: 9:13 PM

After controversy, Lewiston council will vote to ‘reaffirm’ diversity, equity and inclusion work
News Posted: 9:11 PM

Auburn council approves fiscal 2023 budget
Softball Posted: 8:49 PM

Softball: Edward Little foils Lewiston with solid pitching and timely hitting
News Posted: 7:40 PM

Proposed municipal budget for Rumford up 3.5%
Franklin Posted: 7:35 PM

Spruce Mountain school district puts off decision on scheduling professional development time next year
River Valley Posted: 7:18 PM

Plaque honors former Dixfield board chairwoman Norine Clarke, who died May 4
Sports Posted: 7:16 PM

Megan Phelps hired as Bowdoin women’s basketball coach
Varsity Maine Posted: 7:06 PM

Top-heavy Class C South softball conference loaded with contenders

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‘Surely a unique class:’ CMCC graduates 370

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Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
- Jesse Harvey, advocate for people battling substance abuse, dies of possible overdose
- Inaugural safe syringe exchange program in Lewiston honors founder’s legacy

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‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services

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New England Fights: Ryan Sanders knocks out Mark Gardner to cap off ‘Battle of L/A’ at Norway Savings Bank Arena

Baseball

Baseball: Lewiston’s Josh Murphy commits to play at Bryant University

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Baseball: Tyler Hreben starts, pitches Maranacook past Leavitt on the road

Legacy of Pain

Health care

The opioid epidemic is putting immense pressure on Maine’s child welfare and education systems

Health care

‘What we’re really dealing with is a trauma epidemic’: Multiple resources needed to address opioid crisis

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A work injury and a prescription. One Maine woman’s story of the cycle of addiction

Health care

As state tightened opioid access, illegal drug trade created a deadly new era in Maine’s opioid crisis

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At the root of an epidemic in Maine: a prescription pad

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‘Lucky to be alive right now’: Rumford man credits doctors, awareness, luck for avoiding addiction

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Photo: Stepping out of his comfort zone

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Photo Album: Common Grounds Cafe

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The Buzz: Art Walk LA ready to kick off

Head downtown for Art Walk L/A on May 27; Quiet City Books quietly relocates; MedCo to open recreational cannabis shop in Lewiston.

Two Massachusetts men escape with scrapes after SUV goes off U.S. Route 2 in Wilton

Driver Darlin Rosario fell asleep at the wheel, according to Chief Heidi Wilcox said. He and a passenger told police they had just finished working a 12-hour shift.

Bethel man surrenders to police in Rumford

Jeremiah Adams, 47, is facing four charges, including criminal threatening with a firearm.

Oxford family takes on roadside cleaning to improve the environment

The Dans have collected trash along about six miles of roadways.

A recession won’t be as scary as it sounds

Recessions always have a human cost. It may be some small comfort, though, that a mild recession in the near term means you can avoid a very bad recession in the future.

Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich

At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.

McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s says it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people

Auburn police to increase presence around Bonney Park

The latest fray happened Monday night when a fight involving several young adults spilled over from Lewiston and ended with two people assaulted at Moulton Field in Auburn.