A lifelong resident of Lewiston, Russ stumbled into photography as a college student working toward a career in psychology. His great-grandfather Louis B. Costello was the publisher of the Lewiston Daily Sun and Evening Journal and his grandfather, who Russ is named after, was a staff photographer before becoming publisher. Russ planned to move to a big city to live and work until a light came on while he was in the darkroom. During summer breaks he worked in the press and composing rooms at the Sun Journal and between his junior and senior year landed a job as a darkroom technician in the photography department where he developed an interest in taking photos. He immediately demonstrated a creative eye and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. When the Sun Journal launched a Sunday edition, he was offered a job that began his 35 year career. He lives in Lewiston, where he and his wife raised four boys. His innate curiosity and love of new technology has kept his passion burning. From using 360-degree cameras to becoming a licensed drone pilot he is always eager to try something new. After three decades of doing the same job he still is excited to come to work every day and is always seeking new challenges and adventures.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
The Week in Photos: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, 2023
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Mystery Photo for Dec. 3, 2023
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Auburn postpones tree lighting celebration due to rainy forecast
The annual Christmas celebration is postponed until next weekend.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Photos: Lewiston flags return to full-staff
Workers from the Lewiston Public Works Department raise flags that have been at half-staff to honor Rosalynn Carter.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Photo Album: Dancers rehearse ‘A Nutcracker Christmas’ at Franco Center
Performers from The Dance Center in Auburn rehearse for this weekend’s annual performance of “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Photos: Auburn powers up holiday decorations
Auburn Public Works electrifies Anniversary Park bell tower’s decorations for Friday’s tree lighting extravaganza.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Photo: Kora Shrine shines in Lewiston
FEZtival of Trees winners announced.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Photos: New coffee shop set to open on Lisbon Street in Lewiston
Tracey Jean’s Coffee Boutique plans for a soft opening this weekend.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
The Week in Photos: Nov. 18-24, 2023
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
Mystery Photo for Nov. 26, 2023
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Student is expelled from Spruce Mountain Middle School
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Son helped save his brothers in New Gloucester fire, then ran back to try to save his dad
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Maine digs out of snowstorm that knocked out power to more than 25,000 CMP customers
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2023-24 boys hockey preview capsules
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Auburn School Committee to discuss future of Walton School