Lewiston Sun Journal

The effects of faculty cuts ripple across UMF campus and into homes

After building roots in Farmington, will the professors eliminated from UMF's humanities and social sciences programs leave the community they have come to love?

Schools & Education

UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal

‘He doesn’t understand or want to understand the issues the faculty are raising,’ said a professor from the Augusta campus, the first school to declare no confidence in Chancellor Dannel Malloy.
Schools & Education

Furor followed Malloy from Connecticut to Maine

Malloy was once the least popular governor in the country and some in Connecticut are still upset about his reforms of that state's higher education system.

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

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

175th anniversary

Former Auburn man’s 1897 ‘airship’ full of hot air

Varsity Maine

Softball: Leavitt’s high energy leads to high scores and big wins

Sports Posted: 6:00 PM

French Open: Thiem’s struggles continue with first-round exit
Boston Red Sox Posted: 5:35 PM

Red Sox complete sweep on grand slam by Cordero in 10th
Maine Posted: 3:34 PM

State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns
Maine Posted: 3:16 PM

Man charged with murder in shooting death of Wells toddler
News Posted: 2:08 PM

The Week in Photos: May 14-20, 2022
Encore Posted: 6:40 AM

Alex Cuba concert scheduled for Strand Theatre
Schools & Education Posted: 4:00 AM

Furor followed Malloy from Connecticut to Maine
Maine Posted: 4:00 AM

‘A deep thinker,’ Mariah ran – even from the help she needed
Schools & Education Posted: 4:00 AM

UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal
Posted: 4:00 AM

Beachfront, Chebeague Island home stuns with simplicity
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

As energy prices rise, thousands of Mainers at risk of losing power
Maine Posted: 4:00 AM

Savoring the sweet spot before the summer tourist season

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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

Editors' Picks

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

Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston City Council tension rises with more accusations of political maneuvering
- Lewiston council unanimously approves resolution on diversity, equity and inclusion

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 semis at state singles championship, Mt. Blue’s Bernardo Tovar first Cougars boy to 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

News

The Week in Photos: May 14-20, 2022

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo Album: Helping the homeless

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo Album: Saint Dominic Academy students hold a May Crowning celebration

Two Auburn memorials to be dedicated Friday

Franklin County arrest log: May 20, 2022

Arrests listed from May 6 to May 17.

Rumford celebrates 50th anniversary of Clean Water Act

The landmark legislation has helped restore and protect Maine’s waterways, including the Androscoggin River.

Norway seeks funds for study of Main Street improvements

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

Austin Bay: America’s next wars: Lose one, hold one?

According to Adm. Mike Gilday, the chief of naval operations ... the current fleet of about 298 ships "is not sized to handle two simultaneous conflicts." The Navy is "sized to fight one and keep a second adversary in check, but in terms of two all-out conflicts, we are not sized for that."

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.