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 found dead during search near his home

Business

Common Grounds Cafe in Lewiston offers teens business experience

News

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

News

Bethel man surrenders to police in Rumford

Opinion

Celebrating 175 years of journalism, and our readers

Lewiston-Auburn

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

Lewiston-Auburn

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

The Bethel Citizen

Cause for Laughter: Healing pain through comedy

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Oakland man dies in motorcycle crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Nation / World Posted: 1:27 PM

Racist Buffalo gunman planned to keep killing if he got away, police say
Maine Posted: 1:20 PM

Penn State administrator named next president of USM
Business Posted: 11:51 AM

McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia
Business Posted: 11:31 AM

COVID concerns to delay state environmental board review of NECEC permit appeals
Nation / World Posted: 11:30 AM

U.S. hits 1 million deaths from COVID, less than 2½ years into pandemic
Maine Posted: 10:32 AM

COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
Franklin Posted: 10:04 AM

Missing Industry man found dead during search near his home
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

L.L. Bean goes silent on social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
Maine Posted: 4:00 AM

After 25 years, Abyssinian Meeting House restoration is sprinting toward completion
Sports Posted: 3:32 AM

Sports on TV: Monday, May 16, 2022
Dr. Roach Posted: 12:01 AM

Dissociative identity disorder often misrepresented in media

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Oakland man dies in motorcycle crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Nation / World

Racist Buffalo gunman planned to keep killing if he got away, police say
Maine

Penn State administrator named next president of USM
Business

McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia
Business

COVID concerns to delay state environmental board review of NECEC permit appeals
Nation / World

U.S. hits 1 million deaths from COVID, less than 2½ years into pandemic
Maine

COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot

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Maine

Police: Two women die Saturday in Caratunk crash
Maine

Two people seriously injured in Down East motorcycle crash
Business

Some of Maine’s seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers
Business

L.L. Bean goes silent on social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
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The Week in Photos: Big hits, spring flowers and graduates

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‘Surely a unique class:’ CMCC graduates 370

Lewiston-Auburn

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

Lewiston-Auburn

‘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

Baseball

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

Health care

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

Health care

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

Health care

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

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Photo Album: Common Grounds Cafe

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Photos: Off and rolling in Auburn

Common Grounds Cafe in Lewiston offers teens business experience

Working: The pay-what-you-can coffee shop is in the heart of the downtown Tree Streets neighborhood.

Missing Industry man found dead during search near his home

The cause of the 25-year-old man's death is not considered suspicious at this time, according to the sheriff.

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.

Fewer nuggets, smaller salads: Shrinkflation hits U.S. restaurants

Restaurants are betting that consumers won't mind a few fewer fries, or a little less filling on their sandwiches, as much as they would grumble about seeing yet another price increase.

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.