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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

Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 4:56 PM

Photo: Splash of color for downtown Lewiston
Maine Posted: 4:21 PM

Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
Encore Posted: 4:10 PM

‘With Flying Colors’ exhibit showcases light and movement
Encore Posted: 3:57 PM

Lott Quartet to perform pair of concerts
Encore Posted: 3:40 PM

CBU hosting pair of comedy shows
Encore Posted: 3:22 PM

Harp Twins to perform on Lewiston stage
Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 3:10 PM

Lewiston School Committee cancels tonight’s meeting
Tennis Posted: 2:13 PM

Tennis: Edward Little’s Mya Vincent bows out of state singles tournament with semifinal loss to MCI’s Lidia Gomez
Sun Spots Posted: 1:39 PM

Bingo games help buy sports equipment, books for students
Maine Posted: 1:38 PM

Brothers’ argument over a T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Crime Posted: 12:39 PM

Police say pantless jail escapee stole SUV involved in Auburn crash and Mechanic Falls chase
Franklin Posted: 12:03 PM

Fire destroys garage, heavily damages house in Jay

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Lewiston-Auburn

Photo: Splash of color for downtown Lewiston
Maine

Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston School Committee cancels tonight’s meeting
Maine

Brothers’ argument over a T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Franklin

Fire destroys garage, heavily damages house in Jay
Maine

Maine COVID hospitalizations continue to decline

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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

Schools & Education

Newly named UMA president agrees to deal to withdraw from position

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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

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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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State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns
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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

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

Video: Bates violinists play for furry fans

A 2012 study by The Journal of Veterinary Behavior concluded that classical music helped dogs in kennels relax more than any other genre.

Hail the size of golf balls pummels Jay and Livermore Falls

A powerful storm cell hit the area late Sunday afternoon.

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.