Katie’s Confections opens in Auburn, bringing owner closer to home
The Buzz: Katie Ray relocated her bakery from West Gardiner.
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Drop-In Center in Auburn needs donated items | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the Drop-In Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn, we need cough drops; body wipes; men’s and women’s gloves; men’s and women’s long-sleeve winter tops, size small; all sizes of men’s and women’s thermal underwear; men’s pants, waist sizes 28, 30, 32, and 34; men’s and women’s boots, all sizes; and…
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Skorts, shovel fights and pond hockey | Column
We all respond differently to the agonies of winter, writes Mark LaFlamme.
Emergency calls are on the rise. Not enough Mainers are answering.
Maine’s firefighter shortage is part of a national problem, but the state’s size, rural makeup and aging population complicate matters — and the solutions are proving elusive.
Keep our small-town papers local | Letter
One small Christmas wish for the New Year: that the Lewiston Sun Journal have more stories and opinions from Lewiston/Auburn and surrounding towns. Enough of Portland mucky-mucks and pics of “what was it like back when,” featuring Portland scenes. Most Androscoggin County folks are not interested, at all! Gary DennisLewiston
New St. Dominic high school location in Lewiston to hold an open house; Claude Berube named to lead
The opening of the school this coming fall will complete a more than yearlong effort to maintain a Catholic high school in the area.
Auburn man with arson history indicted in spree of Lewiston fires
By the time he was arrested for the dumpster fires in October, Johnny D. Briggs was already well known to police and fire crews.
Meet 10 western Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
The region features some of the state’s best skiers on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks.
Meet 5 western Maine girls ski teams to watch in 2026
As usual, the area boasts contenders on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks this winter.
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- Drop-In Center in Auburn needs donated items | Sun Spots
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Lewiston police chief, city administrator to hold ‘leadership and safety’ forum this week
The free event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 15 at Callahan Hall in the Lewiston Public Library.
State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announced his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
A small honor for Lewiston | Letter
I think this will be interesting. In our paper in Florida, they quote WalletHub. The WalletHub analysis includes financial safety and natural disaster risk. According to them, the top 10 safest cities in the United States are: Warwick, Rhode Island; Overland Park, Kansas; Burlington, Vermont; Juneau, Alaska; Yonkers, New York; Casper, Wyoming; South Burlington, Vermont;…
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball enjoying turnaround
The Beavers are 11-3 this season with 3 players among the leaders in Division III statistical categories.
Flu, norovirus and other illnesses circulating in Maine
Wastewater data is showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.
Snow, wrestling, hockey, Pledge of Allegiance focus of Lewiston-area Week in Photos
Maine Trust for Local News photographers select some of their favorite images from Jan. 1-8, 2026.
Misuse of taxpayer funds should prompt Maine leaders to demand accountability | Letter
Fraud, corruption and political favoritism. This doesn’t sound like the Lewiston I grew up in. First comes the misuse of $1.9 million awarded to 29 nonprofit organizations that was supposed to support community recovery needs in the area after the horrific mass shooting over two years ago. Much of that money is still unaccounted for.…
Reader suggests volunteer opportunities | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For anyone who in the L-A area who is interested in getting out of the house this winter and looking for opportunities to volunteer, I suggest Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn (https://andwell.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected], 777-7740 Ext 2980; Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Auburn (https://gahumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected]); and The Public Theater in Lewiston (https://thepublictheatre.org/volunteer/,…
Lewiston council told it must appoint Osman’s replacement
The City Charter says the position cannot be filled through a special election, the city’s attorney told councilors Thursday.
Stuck in the snow
Wednesday’s slippery weather had Lewiston motorist pushing through snow.
Christmas tree collection in L-A this weekend | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10 and 11. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will…
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