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 8, 2022
Photo: Lisbon man has his work cut out for himself
When the Main Street reconstruction project required trees to cut on his property he asked for the wood.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Photo: Outdoor art at UMF
Life drawing students get inspired by light, shadows, warm temperatures and a model to create art.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Photo: Driveway schooling in Turner
A Turner mom takes advantage of the warm afternoon for an outdoor lesson.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Photos: Livermore Falls farmer growing electricity
An aerial view of the solar project at the Harold Souther farm.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Photo Album: Auburn and Lewiston firefighters battle Sunday fire
Fire destroyed a two-story house Sunday evening at 36 Old Farm Hill Road in Auburn.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Photos: Munka Coworking commissions mural for office space
Local artist paints large mural inside downtown business.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Video: Fire destroys house in Auburn
All who lived at single-family home at 36 Old Farm Road escape safely
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
The Week In Photos: Recognizing teachers and veterans
Sun Journal photographers choose some of their favorite images from March 26-April 1, 2022.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Mystery Photo for April 3, 2022
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford gift card.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Photo Album: Androscoggin River cascades through Brunswick
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