Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

U.S. Senate committee weighing nomination of Portland attorney to serve as federal judge

by Emily Allen May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Stacey Neumann worked as both a federal prosecutor and a public defender before going into private practice in Portland.

Lewiston-Auburn

2024 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled

by Joe Charpentier May 22, 2024August 12, 2024

The Great Falls Balloon Festival board of directors said ‘logistical issues, safety concerns, and other unexpected factors beyond our control’ forced their difficult decision.

Maine

Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe

by Grace Benninghoff May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.

Business, Maine, News

Buxton company is first in Maine to offer ‘renewable propane’ for home heating

by Stephen Singer May 22, 2024May 21, 2024

Waltz & Sons Propane is looking to establish a market for the alternative fuel – which can be used in all propane applications without modifying appliances – even if it starts as a money-loser.

Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme

Mark LaFlamme: High-tech burglars can beam through your walls

by Mark LaFlamme May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Street Talk: A person doesn’t have to leave the house to get mugged anymore. Internet scams are coming faster and faster, and as technology improves, so do the talents of the wretches behind all this bad business.

Androscoggin County

Poland-based school district voters cut budget by $17,601

by Eriks Petersons May 21, 2024May 22, 2024

The part of the budget that covers administration was reduced to $860,000.

Arts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Watch: Music video performance of “Oh, Lewiston” presented to Lewiston City Council

by Andrew Rice May 21, 2024May 22, 2024

The song, written by Emmy-nominated music producer Con Fullam, was rerecorded following the Oct. 25 shooting.

Maine, News

Climate resilience commission starts work in lucrative port: Stonington

by Penelope Overton May 21, 2024May 23, 2024

The newly formed panel aims travel around Maine to identify storm-ravaged communities whose needs do not fit neatly into federal disaster relief categories.