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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PublishedApril 21, 2024
The Week in Photos: April 13-19, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Mystery Photo for April 21, 2024
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Photo Album: Exhibit photos pay homage to the labor movement and strife
Photos and memorabilia line the walls in the gallery at the Maine MILL in the Bates Mill Complex in Lewiston. Photography by Sun Journal photographer Russ Dillingham.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Photo Album: See parts of the Maine MILL permanent collection
Many of the items in the permanent collection on the upper floors deal with the subject matter of the new exhibit at the Maine MILL.
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PublishedApril 20, 2024
Photos: Celebrating 4/20 in Auburn
Cure Cannabis Co. rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the international counterculture holiday.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Photo: Siblings hitch up for a ride
Mechanic Falls siblings cruise around Walton Field in Auburn.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Photo album: Fun around Lake Auburn
Lots of activity at Lake Auburn Monday morning.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Photo album/Video: Athletes and construction on track in Auburn
Athletes practice Monday morning while construction continues on the playing fields at Edward Little High School in Auburn.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Photo: Minor injuries in Auburn rollover
Two vehicles collide Monday afternoon with one rolling over on Minot Avenue in Auburn.
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PublishedApril 14, 2024
Week in Photos: April 6-12, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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