Catholic Charities leases former Lewiston monastery
The building attached to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul has been emptied and will be renovated.
Sabattus News
Meet the western Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
The list of top area returners includes three sophomores.
Lewiston’s basilica to get a marketing boost from Catholic leaders
The initiative to promote the largest church north of Boston will include merchandise and more events, including the Shroud of Turin replica next summer.
New Sabattus police chief brings decades of experience to position
David Lyons hopes to focus on bringing stability to the department, retaining staff and building stronger connections with the community.
Androscoggin County budget cuts include hit to Kaydenz Kitchen request
The proposed spending package for county government and the jail is $23.7 million, down slightly from an initial proposal of $23.8 million.
Heartened by Sunday story from Sabattus Pond | Letter
I was so moved by the Sun Journal’s story about Lucille Laliberte at Sabbatus Pond. I am a homeless veteran and enjoy reading your paper in the Bates College Library. The report made me more proud to be a veteran like her. I wish I knew of a GoFundMe page for this lady, or a…
Craft Fair in Turner coming in November | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Center Universalist Church is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Route 117 across from the gazebo. The fair will be downstairs and include crafts, a bake sale, fudge and white elephant items. A lunch of soups and/or hot dogs will…
Sabattus remembers JP Normand LaPlante: ‘He was always out doing something for somebody’
LaPlante, who died last month at age 89, is being remembered as one who worked nearly nonstop for the good of his neighbors and family.
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Mt. Ararat girls basketball beats Edward Little in battle of top A North teams
Kayleigh Wagg scores 32 points, and the Eagles stay undefeated.
Mystery Photo for Dec. 21, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Rallies, high school sports, greenhouse gardening in Lisbon Falls, Lewiston area shown in week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from December 12-18, 2025.
Double-wide home destroyed in Lewiston blaze
The occupant at 7 Russell St. was able to safely flee from the burning building.
Lewiston senior housing project will break ground this winter, officials say
The long-awaited Martel School project has seen several delays, but the developer said construction will begin in February or March.
Move over, Santa. In Maine and elsewhere, Krampus is coming to town.
Is America finally embracing the frightening and long-shunned Alpine European folk legend?
Lewiston made the right call on AI data center | Letter
What a pleasant surprise to see the headline, “Lewiston votes down AI data center after public outcry” (Dec. 17). But I probably should not have been surprised. Data Center Watch, an organization that tracks public opposition to large AI data centers, notes on its website that $64 billion of these projects in the United States…
Pie crust recipe a favorite for years | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You asked about pie crust recipes and here is one I’ve used for years that has been great: In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 1 3/4 cups of vegetable shortening at room temperature and stir with a fork until crumbly. In a separate…
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