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 14, 2024
The Week in Photos: April 6-12, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedApril 14, 2024
Mystery Photo for April 14, 2024
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedApril 11, 2024
Photo Album: Auburn students make time capsule
East Auburn Community School second graders make a time capsule to bury this summer under the new playground.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Photos: Sunny day delight
Students relax, study and socialize Tuesday afternoon on the artificial turf at Bates College in Lewiston.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Photo & Video: Demolition of former Martel school in Lewiston
Excavators tear into the former Lewiston school to make way for senior housing.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Photo Album: See how Rangeley watches a solar eclipse
Thousands of people watching Monday’s total eclipse of the sun from Rangeley knew just what to say as a midday darkness descended: ‘Oooooh’ or perhaps ‘aaaaaah.’
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PublishedApril 7, 2024
The Week in Photos: March 30 through April 5, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedApril 7, 2024
Mystery Photo for April 7, 2024
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Photo Album: See how people fared during Thursday’s nor’easter
More than a foot of heavy, wet snow fell in the area, and more is forecast for Friday.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
Photo: Mural unveiled at Connors Elementary
Students and teachers work with Portland nonprofit to write about the history of Lewiston and create a giant mural in the hallway at the Lewiston school.
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