Lewiston Sun Journal

Crime

Police say pantless jail escapee stole SUV involved in Auburn crash and Mechanic Falls chase

David Ricardo Mockler was incarcerated for multiple charges, including aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs.

Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston City Council tension rises with more accusations of political maneuvering

A rift between members of the City Council continued this week, with councilors previously criticized for unethical behavior accusing Mayor Carl Sheline of forcing out a member of the Planning Board.
Crime

Mechanic Falls stabbing suspect was convicted of murder twice in 1991

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office deputies responded Wednesday night to a report of a fight at the trailer park where witnesses said the victim was stabbed outside a home in Mechanic Falls.

Art for all and all for art: Lewiston-Auburn sees boom in public art installations

Crime

State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns

Lewiston-Auburn

Video: Bates violinists play for furry fans

Franklin

Hail the size of golf balls pummels Jay and Livermore Falls

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Face Time: Wilton woman’s business painting and arranging flowers is blooming

Androscoggin County

Volunteers converge on Poland summer camp to renovate for upcoming season

Sales and prices of recreational vehicles nearing all-time highs.

Maine

Find the MDOT projects coming to your town

175th anniversary

Chapter 1: The Mystery of the Headless Skeleton

Varsity Maine Posted: 9:22 PM

Area roundup: McKenna Ridlon bats Buckfield past Winthrop in softball
News Posted: 9:07 PM

Livermore Falls tax ratio to reduce property tax exemptions for residents
Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 8:28 PM

Pedestrian hurt crossing Center Street in Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 8:25 PM

National professors association backs union’s stance at Bates College
Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 8:23 PM

Auburn Ethics Panel finds Planning Board member did not have ‘actual’ conflict of interest
Varsity Maine Posted: 7:42 PM

Madison softball wins wild showdown with rival Monmouth
Baseball Posted: 7:23 PM

Baseball: Oak Hill shuts out Dirigo for eighth straight win
Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 6:41 PM

Photo: A total Chick Magnet in the greenhouse
News Posted: 6:24 PM

Oxford County arrest log: May 23, 2022
Boston Red Sox Posted: 6:23 PM

Tom Caron: After rough start to season, Red Sox finally starting to roll
News Posted: 6:17 PM

Livermore Falls residents to pay more to dispose of shingles, demo
Auto Racing Posted: 6:06 PM

Racing roundup: Alan Tardiff takes SLM victory at Oxford Plains Speedway

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Livermore Falls tax ratio to reduce property tax exemptions for residents
Lewiston-Auburn

Pedestrian hurt crossing Center Street in Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn

National professors association backs union’s stance at Bates College
Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn Ethics Panel finds Planning Board member did not have ‘actual’ conflict of interest
Lewiston-Auburn

Photo: A total Chick Magnet in the greenhouse
News

Oxford County arrest log: May 23, 2022
News

Livermore Falls residents to pay more to dispose of shingles, demo

UMaine News

Schools & Education

The effects of faculty cuts ripple across UMF campus and into homes
- UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal
- Furor followed Malloy from Connecticut to Maine

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175th Anniversary

175th anniversary

Day after day for 175 years, the Sun Journal has chronicled its community

175th anniversary

‘The philosopher and prophet of New England’ who once edited the Lewiston Evening Journal

175th anniversary

Stories with impact: 8 Sun Journal stories that mattered

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River Valley

Rumford celebrates 50th anniversary of Clean Water Act

Lewiston-Auburn

Homeless encampments leveled in Auburn
- Lewiston council approves 6-month moratorium on homeless shelters
- A modern ‘Lord of the Flies’ in Auburn’s Bonney Park

Crime

Shooting death of Lewiston man at Augusta towing company under investigation by police

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Sports

Tennis

Tennis: Edward Little’s Mya Vincent makes state singles semis; Bernardo Tovar is first Mt. Blue boy in quarters

Tennis

Tennis: Mt. Blue’s Bernardo Tovar, Edward Little’s Mya Vincent move on to state singles Round of 16

175th anniversary

The night Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston made Lewiston the center of the sports world

Photo: Black flies and white paint

News

The Week in Photos: Keeping their eyes on the ball

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Mystery Photo for May 22, 2022

Photo: Splash of color for downtown Lewiston

A South Portland artist works on an abstract scene with his son Monday afternoon on Lisbon Street.

Fire destroys garage, heavily damages house in Jay

Firefighters were called to a structure fire just after midnight Monday.

Oxford County approves new contract with detectives union

The contract with the Criminal Investigative Division will be in effect for three years.

Norway seeks funds for study of Main Street improvements

A town meeting is scheduled right after the annual meeting June 20.

U.S. should follow the EU model for baby formula

Not only is the U.S. infant formula industry — aka "Big Bottle" — heavily dominated by three aging brands, only seven production facilities have been approved by the FDA to manufacture all the powdered and liquid formulas sold nationwide.

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.