Androscoggin County deputies flee fungus, move to new offices
The move from the basement to other offices in the Androscoggin County Building in Auburn will improve working conditions for staff.
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Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston to open for the season
The Buzz: Root beer mugs are back and pickles make the menu for the first time.
After Wales firefighters resign, selectmen vote for independent investigation
Mutual aid fire departments will help cover the town, the Select Board chairman said Thursday.
Androscoggin County deputies, detectives relocating due to basement fungus in aging building
Deputies will move out of basement offices to other space in the county building in Auburn, while detectives will move to the District Attorney’s Office in Lewiston.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys swimming team
Four underclassmen are on the list of the area’s best swimmers.
Traditional bean supper Saturday in Auburn | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn, on Saturday, March 28, from 4:30-6 p.m. There will be two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, brown hot dogs, cole slaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverage. The cost is $10 for adults, $5…
Androscoggin County’s ‘excessive’ spending putting pressure on towns, leaders say
County taxes have been rising steadily. Local leaders blame jail operations, and ask the state to step up.
Sugar shacks across Maine welcome visitors all weekend
Maine Trust for Local News photographers capture people of all ages checking out their local maple syrup producers.
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Getting my pound of flesh while losing various underthings | Column
Mark LaFlamme opens up about last week’s numerous embarrassing moments, though he did snag a gargantuan roaster at Market Basket.
Former St. Dom’s athletes still impacting Maine high school sports
St. Dominic Academy closed nearly a year ago, but its former athletes are making significant contributions at several schools across the state.
Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn
Police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic violence.
Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes
Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke rising from 76 Dumont Ave. followed by a series of what sounded like explosions.
Lewiston council delays revaluation, supports cutting 8 city positions to lower budget
City councilors abandoned the idea of phasing in the property revaluation over 2 or 3 years because of cost and confusion.
Spring bees, softball and a rescue are the focus of Lewiston area week in photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from April 10-16, 2026.
Free paper and mugs available Saturday in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have lots of large paper that is perfect for drawing, packaging fragile items, wrapping up bouquets of flowers, pattern making, or just about anything you’d want to do with large paper. There’s a variety of colors and styles and it’s all free. You can take what you need because we don’t…
Sheriffs say state failure to boost jail funding ‘deepens strain on families’
County officials say they appreciate no cuts being made to jail funding, but say the lack of more money in the face of quickly rising costs is burdening local property taxpayers.
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