State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, on Monday the Bangor Democrat announced his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
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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;…
Katie’s Confections opens in Auburn, bringing owner closer to home
The Buzz: Katie Ray relocated her bakery from West Gardiner.
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.
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.
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.
Flu, norovirus and other illnesses circulating in Maine
Wastewater data is showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.
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- Drop-In Center in Auburn needs donated items | Sun Spots
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Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
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…
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.
Lisbon financial issues stem from miscalculations, town manager says
Interim Town Manager Jim Bennett thinks the nearly $2.5 million funding hole the town found itself in was caused in part by double counting certain town revenues.
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.
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/,…
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.
Meet 10 western Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
The Sun Journal coverage area is full of talented underclassmen this winter.
Meet 5 western Maine boys ski teams to watch in 2026
The area has a pair of Class A state title contenders in the Edward Little Alpine and Mt. Blue Nordic teams.
Lewiston buildings going up and coming down
Photographer Russ Dillingham shares aerial views of 2 construction and demolition projects in the city.
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