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.
Sabattus News
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.
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…
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Special stories of trees light up Christmas season | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Dec. 13, my husband and I went Christmas tree shopping. We found one at a local business and got in line to pay for the tree. The clerk told us that the customer in line ahead of us had already paid for it. We want to thank this very generous man…
Overnight storm dumps over a foot of Christmas Eve snow in Maine
A rare weather phenomenon led to a low-pressure system stalling between Lewiston and Brunswick, forecasters say, dropping between 14 and 17 inches of snow in that area.
Gather to Grow seeks donations and support | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In May 2025, we transitioned from 25 years as the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center to become Gather to Grow, a Center for Community Food Resilience. While we’ve embraced a new name and look, we continue to cultivate the same clear vision: to transform a place into a home where each of us can be fed…
For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year.
How the Maine Turnpike Authority manages snowy days and slick conditions
From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority’s central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road’s entire 109-mile stretch.
Edward Little boys basketball moves past Brunswick
The Red Eddies earn their fourth straight win behind three double-digit scoring performances.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region field hockey team
Ten seniors and a sophomore make up this list of the area’s best players.
Auburn’s Salt and Light Community Center holds holiday event in new building
Libby Kamrowski Kenny shares photos of the tour she took of the 29 Hampshire St. center.
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