2019 – Page 458 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Mayoral candidate Mark Cayer says he struck a pedestrian while driving

by Steve Collins October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

The Lewiston hopeful, who got a ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian, said the woman was injured but is out of the hospital.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Meet UMaine’s new quarterback: 18-year-old Joe Fagnano

by Mike Lowe October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

A true freshman, he has already racked up big numbers after replacing the injured Chris Ferguson as the Black Bears’ starting QB.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Maine Press Association to auction signed copy of Stephen King book

by Carol Semple October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

The auction of ‘The Institute’ is happening on eBay.

Nation / World

U.S. deficit hit $984 billion in 2019, soaring during Trump era

by Heather Long and Jeff Stein October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

The deficit increased 26% over the past year, reflecting the 2017 tax cut and increased spending.

Business, Maine

Lonely Planet ranks Maine among world’s best regions to visit in 2020

by Megan Gray October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

The travel site says Maine is lovely at any time, but next year’s bicentennial celebrations give it an edge.

Advertiser Democrat

Play sign-up/audition for kids’ peer education play

October 25, 2019October 28, 2019

OXFORD HILLS — On Friday, November 15, at 6 p.m. sign-ups/auditions for Under A Yellow Star: Diaries of Children of The Holocaust will be held in the cafetorium at the Guy E. Rowe School in Norway. This play will be performed at OHCHS on April 3 and 4. Following the public performance, The play will tour […]

Maine, Maine Crime

Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say

by Meg Robbins and Sam Shepherd October 25, 2019May 4, 2022

Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the police allegations of murder against Nicholas Lovejoy, while friends and family gathered in Waterville to mourn the loss of Melissa Sousa.

Maine

Impromptu Virgin Mary shrine takes shape in Phippsburg antique store parking lot

by Kathleen O'Brien October 25, 2019October 28, 2019

PHIPPSBURG — An improvised shrine to the Virgin Mary has appeared in the parking lot of a Phippsburg antique shop, and some faithful are using it as a prayer stop. A few weeks ago, David Cooke, the owner of Maggies Bygones, an antiques store at 165 Main Road in Phippsburg, noticed people pulling into the far […]