Boys soccer in Turner, football in Cumberland Center and Sabattus, Bikers Against Bullying in Lewiston, and more of Sun Journal photographers’ favorite photos of the week from Sept. 12 to Sept. 18.
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Police investigate shooting in Lewiston
A pair of vehicles and at least one apartment house were struck by gunfire when shots rang out in Lewiston Thursday night.
Lewiston boys soccer rolls to victory over Mt. Blue
Five players score as the Blue Devils cruise to their third win of the season.
High schools Thursday: Gray-New Gloucester/NYA field hockey shuts out Fryeburg
The Patriots improve to 4-1 with a win over the Raiders.
Lewiston photojournalist reflects on over 40 years of capturing humanity and mayhem
The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.
Lewiston woman arrested, $75K in drugs seized
A raid at an apartment unit turned up meth, crack and fentanyl, police say.
One team’s drive to honor late coach’s memory has made it a top Dempsey Challenge fundraiser
The Leavitt Area High School field hockey team fundraises in its former coach’s memory, earning the top spot in its category every year since the team started fundraising in 2021.
Maine’s forests, yards and lakes under siege by invasive species
The state faces a growing threat from nonnative plants and insects that are reshaping its landscapes. Experts urge early detection and public vigilance.
Lewiston man sentenced to 20 years for distributing child sex abuse videos
Investigators discovered Harold Clayton III amassed over 1,800 images and 60 videos of child sexual abuse.
Lewiston council wants to drop controversial piece of needle exchange ordinance
A vote on the ordinance was postponed again, but a majority of councilors now oppose limiting needle exchange programs to a 1-to-1 model, matching state officials.