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.
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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/,…
Mark Stevens retired as Lisbon wrestling coach years ago. A chance encounter brought him back.
Conversations with an Oklahoma coach inspired the seven-time state championship coach and Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Famer to return to wrestling.
Sabattus Pond draws ice fishing Thursday
Anglers try their luck in Sabattus on the first day of 2026. Photographs by Staff Photographer Russ Dillingham.
Deadly Sabattus shooting, Hells Angels option in Buckfield among top local stories of 2025
Here’s a look and some updates on the Sun Journal’s most-read stories of 2025.
Lewiston pastor on the power of faith: ‘The way to dispel evil is to bring in good’
With Christmas on the way, the Rev. Daniel Greenleaf of Prince of Peace Parish talks about finding direction in God.
Catholic Charities leases former Lewiston monastery
The building attached to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul has been emptied and will be renovated.
Meet the western Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
The list of top area returners includes three sophomores.
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news from surrounding communities
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;…
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.
Katie’s Confections opens in Auburn, bringing owner closer to home
The Buzz: Katie Ray relocated her bakery from West Gardiner.
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.
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