Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Frequency of ferocious storms, power outages on the rise in Maine

by Penelope Overton April 5, 2024April 6, 2024

Columbia University public health researchers found that the typical Maine customer went without power for longer than average between 2018 and 2020.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Mainers continue to dig out and wait for power to be restored

by Mark LaFlamme April 5, 2024April 6, 2024

People without electricity Friday struggled to keep their homes warm and their food from going bad.

Maine, Maine Crime

Lead detective takes stand in trial over 2016 Portland shooting

by Emily Allen April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Aristotle Stilley, the man accused of killing David Anderson and wounding Abdirahman Abdullah barely came up in detective Jeffrey Tully’s three hours of testimony on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

How you can help Julia Gagnon advance on ‘American Idol’

by Ray Routhier April 5, 2024April 24, 2024

Voting for American Idol takes place during each coast-to-coast live show and closes during the final commercial break.

Maine, Maine Crime

Autopsy leaves unanswered questions about when Lewiston shooter died

by John Terhune April 5, 2024April 7, 2024

Experts who reviewed a copy of the report shared with the Press Herald say estimating Robert Card’s time of death with any confidence is difficult or impossible.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Auburn nears end of school budget process, proposing roughly 5% increase

by Kendra Caruso April 5, 2024

Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the proposed budget so far at the next School Committee meeting.

Franklin, Maine, News

Rangeley, other area towns are ready for the eclipse. Are you?

by Joe Charpentier April 5, 2024April 6, 2024

We offer information, advice and links to even more as area officials brace for an estimated 20,000 visitors to the Rangeley area, with more sun-watchers expected in other western Maine locales Monday for the total eclipse.