Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Jan. 9-15, 2026.
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Mr. Drew and His Animals Too moves into Poland location
A well-known Lewiston business has relocated to Poland, with a grand reopening scheduled for this weekend.
No changes to the Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op still leads group of teams with tight grips on the top 5.
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Lewiston, tubing on Black Mountain and more
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Optimist Clubs offering $2,500 scholarship | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, the Tri-Town Optimist Club, and the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club are each sponsoring an essay contest on the topic “How my Acts of Service Help Me Understand what my Community Means to Me. ” Each club winner will win $100 and advance to the district contest, where the […]
Meet 10 western Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
The Sun Journal coverage area is full of talented underclassmen this winter.
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Three Maine high school hockey storylines to follow this week
The Edward Little girls co-op enters on a roll, two top Class A boys team square off this weekend, and the Cheverus girls continue to contend.
Androscoggin County sheriff to get 2.5% raise in 2026
Eric Samson will receive the same cost-of-living increase as other similar county employees, Administrator Jeff Chute said.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.