Ella Beiser – Lewiston Sun Journal

Business, Local & State, Oxford Hills

From national tours to hand crafting cabinets, Norway man finds there’s no place like home

by Ella Beiser July 25, 2023July 26, 2023

After working as a bus driver on national tours for 15 years, Arthur Roundy now runs a custom cabinet shop in Norway.

Lewiston-Auburn

Feeling well grounded in Lewiston: How 2 Afghan pilots came to Lewiston

by Ella Beiser July 22, 2023July 22, 2023

After the Taliban stormed Kabul two years ago, two pilots lost their homes and came to the U.S. Now, they hope to fly in Maine.

Lewiston-Auburn

From Afghanistan to Maine: How Nazifa Haidari and 2 of her children came to Lewiston

by Ella Beiser July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

One asylum seeker from Afghanistan shares her family’s story and her continuing efforts to reunite with her husband and children left during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Riverfest promotes Androscoggin protection and recreation

by Ella Beiser July 15, 2023July 16, 2023

The two-day festival featured live performances, local vendors and a 1500-meter regatta.

bPlus, Local & State, Things to Do

Big, lumbering and elusive: How to find a Maine moose

by Ella Beiser July 9, 2023July 10, 2023

Moose spotting in Maine isn’t easy despite the beast’s size and number, but there are ways to increase your chances as prime viewing season begins.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Lewiston native is spreading awareness of damaging childhood virus as Mrs. Maine American

by Ella Beiser July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Kelsi Gagne was motivated by her daughter’s unexpected deafness to speak out, as well as to take on some personal pursuits, including the Mrs. America pageant.