LEWISTON — A motorist on her way to work found herself behind a moose heading into the city. Kathryn Foley posted a video about 5 a.m. showing a moose running on Route 202 as the Longley Bridge became Main Street. Then without using “his blinkah,” the moose took a right turn onto Lincoln Street. Foley, […]
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inNation / World
Donald Trump says he’s not happy with backers’ ‘send her back’ chant
As chants of “send her back” intensified, Trump paused to let them continue and did nothing apparent to discourage the crowd.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World
US heat wave just warming up for long and scorching weekend
The interior of Maine could see temperatures at 100 or above, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Jury finds Albert Flick guilty of killing Kimberly Dobbie last year
Albert Flick is accused of stabbing Kimberly Dobbie at least 11 times outside a laundromat in Lewiston.
Posted inNation / World
Tick removed from Kentucky man’s eye
A Kentucky man who went to the doctor with an irritated eye got the unsavory news that it contained a tick
Posted inNation / World
Location of US nuclear weapons in Europe accidentally revealed in report from NATO body
Details of the weapons, long considered an open secret, were later removed from the report.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Traffic Alert: Auburn closing Turner Street lane for repair work
AUBURN — The Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts will close part of Turner Street this week for repair work. The northbound lane from Plummer Street to the rotary will be closed Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Sagadahoc County sheriff’s deputy arrested, charged with aggravated assault
BATH — A Sagadahoc County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Friday morning and charged with aggravated assault. Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry confirmed Sunday that Matthew Shiers, 35, was arrested in Bath around 8 a.m. Friday by detectives from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Merry said Shiers was charged with aggravated assault related to domestic violence. […]
Posted inPerspective
Betsy Ross’ flag still not a hate symbol
As the nation has celebrated its birthday with displays of its contemporary power and prestige, a historic symbol came under fire. Sportswear company Nike pulled sneakers depicting the 13-star banner known as the Betsy Ross flag after former NFL football player Colin Kaepernick, who has a sponsorship deal with Nike, reportedly objected: The flag, which […]
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How white supremacy shaped the original census — centuries before the citizenship debate
More than 200 years after its creation, another racially fraught debate about the census draws focus to its meaning and historical legacy.