The process is a meaningful step toward building a stronger city, Bryan Kaenrath writes.
Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Lewiston-Auburn organizer reflects on No Kings rally: ‘The message is getting through’
Saturday’s protest on Longley Bridge was one of 2,600 across the country.
Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
Auburn school hosts pop-up farmers market to welcome back students
The market was held Tuesday as part of an open house to welcome students back to school.
What should Lewiston look for in its next police chief? | Reader query
David St. Pierre is stepping down after 33 years with the Lewiston Police Department, and the city will soon start the process to find his replacement.
Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.
Auburn man faces several charges after all-night standoff
Police blocked off several streets in the area of 54 Western Promenade.
Water main break in Lewiston closes Pond Road to traffic
City officials expected the road to be open by the end of the night Friday.
Lewiston’s Sonder & Dram to close in June
The owners announced the imminent closing on Facebook.
Beating the heat at Poland Town Beach
Local residents went to the water Tuesday to find relief from the extreme heat.