April 14, 2023 – Page 3 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Elections, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Jay voters to consider proposed budget increase

by Donna M. Perry April 14, 2023April 18, 2023

Residents will also elect two selectpersons, three school board directors and two trustees, one each for the two water districts.

Androscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime

Police search for Windham man in connection with fatal crash in Turner

by Mark LaFlamme April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Police believe two men were racing along Route 4 on Dec. 11 in the seconds before the crash that killed 79-year-old Carol Ivers, who was delivering Christmas cookies to her loved ones.

River Valley

Photo Album: A day on the Webb River in Carthage

by Daryn Slover April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Three whitewater boaters from the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society take advantage of a warm day to paddle cold water on Friday.

Maine

Report: Broader PFAS testing needed to avoid underreporting contamination

by Kaitlyn Budion April 14, 2023April 17, 2023

A study organized by the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council determined that the testing protocol used by federal researchers misses an array of “forever chemicals” that are contaminating drinking water.

Sports

NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years

by TIM REYNOLDS April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Golden State starts its championship defense on the road against the upstart Sacramento Kings.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics hope for deep playoff run, with Hawks as first obstacle

by KYLE HIGHTOWER April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Boston, eyeing a return to the NBA Finals, swept its three games against Atlanta during the regular season.

News

Lewiston officials react to receiving white supremacist letters

by Andrew Rice April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Elected officials in Lewiston received the same white supremacist letters this week that were sent to Democratic state lawmakers in Augusta.

Maine

Controlled burn on Richmond Island leads to heavy smoke, ‘hundreds of calls’

by Gillian Graham April 14, 2023April 15, 2023

The Maine Forest Service said a helicopter was called in to drop water and put out the fire after a wind shift blew a smoky haze across nearby towns, including South Portland, Scarborough and Westbrook.