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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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Photo: Bates athletes lend a hand
After painting walls white downtown, a group of Bates College athletes repainted light poles and railings on Lisbon Street Tuesday morning.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Photo: Steeplejacks repair Monmouth steeple
Steeplejacks hang out high above
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Photo: Preparing to welcome kindergartners
Lewiston teacher gets ready for students.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Photos: Pairing up on Tripp Pond
A pair of loons and kayakers paddle around Tripp Pond in Poland Monday afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
The Week in Photos: Aug. 19-25, 2023
The Sun Journal photographers choose some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Mystery Photo for Aug. 27, 2023
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Photo album: Gearing up for the 250
Fans begin to setup their campsites for Sunday’s 50th Oxford 250.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Photo: Neighborhood trip to cool off
Auburn mom rallies neighborhood kids to take a walk to cool off in a Lewiston fountain Monday afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
The Week in Photos: Aug. 12-18
The Sun Journal photographers choose some of their favorite images from last week.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Photo Album: Festival’s balloons float over Lewiston on Sunday morning
The hot air balloons finally launched on the third day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival.
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