Students in Stacey Augustine’s kindergarten class at W.G. Mallett School learned about the importance of giving and sharing.
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Students, staff celebrated through social media
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve is using social media to keep the community up-to-date on the variety of events, activities, and special happenings throughout the district.
'Aub' Lang Syne: Auburn welcomes 2019
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, front row left, gathers for a group picture Monday night at the Gingersnap photo booth at Auburn’s first New Year’s Eve celebration at Festival Plaza. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn) The L/A Harley Band cranks out some rock ‘n’ roll at Auburn’s first New Year’s Eve celebration Monday Night. (Sun […]
Outgoing Defense Secretary Mattis urges Pentagon workers to ‘hold fast’
In a farewell message on his last day in office, he asks them to ‘keep the faith in our country.’
Lewiston man accused of stabbing teenage son near Belfast
BELMONT — A Lewiston man is accused of stabbing his teenage son during a fight along Route 3 in this town next to Belfast on Friday. The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy spotted the father and son fighting on the side of the highway around 7 p.m. Deputies said 59-year-old Allen Sanborn was […]
Man on the street: Resolutions, wishes for 2019
LEWISTON — Happy New Year! We hit the downtown Monday to ask people their New Year’s resolutions and wishes for 2019. Turns out lots of people still do make resolutions. From more peace to a cleaner environment to more effective governments, here’s what they shared: Paulo Sena of Durham, a carpenter working at Forage cafe […]
CareerCenter to host 20-employer job fair Monday
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is hosting more than 20 employers for a job fair Monday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 5 Mollison Way. All employers are seeking qualified employees to fill current positions. Job-seekers are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring a current resume and be prepared to interview. Job fair participants […]
Maine’s first flu death of the season reported
In 2017-18, the deadliest season in decades, 82 people died in Maine from influenza.
Nine housing projects in Maine receive federal aid
The $15.3 million in grants and loans are earmarked for affordable housing.
Ice skating conditions: 'It's awesome out here'
Kaley Audet, 6, of Monmouth keeps the puck away from her father, Ryan Audet, while the two play ice hockey on Cochnewagon Lake in Monmouth on Monday. “It’s awesome out here,” Ryan Audet said about the quality of ice. The combination of cold weather, no snow and rain has resulted in lots of ice skating […]