Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

How to say goodbye to a beloved friend – your pet

by Ray Routhier January 12, 2025January 11, 2025

As society’s attitudes evolve about pets, experts in Maine and nationally say it’s important to grieve and mourn them fully, as with any loss.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

How the pandemic ‘sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch

by Randy Billings January 12, 2025January 15, 2025

The days of eye-popping revenue growth are over, and lawmakers face a gap of $450 million in the next budget cycle.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education

Store Next Door now in Auburn with resources for homeless youth

by Frida Zeinali January 12, 2025January 16, 2025

The Store Next Door brings basic necessities like food and personal hygiene items to homeless students in Lewiston and Auburn to keep them in school and see them through graduation and beyond.

Maine, News

PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking

by Penelope Overton January 12, 2025January 11, 2025

Harmful and persistent forever chemicals that accumulate in some water bodies can be sprayed onto slopes by machine, but the extent of the risk is unknown.

Franklin, Maine

One firefighter injured in fire at Farmington business, home

by Katie Langley January 11, 2025January 16, 2025

The fire caused significant damage to the property where Siegler Stringed Instruments operates out of in Farmington.

Bethel, Maine

3 vehicles collide in Bethel crash

by Sun Journal Staff Report January 11, 2025January 12, 2025

No one was injured in the crash but two vehicles were badly damaged, Maj. Dana Thompson of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said.

Maine, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student

by Emily Duggan January 11, 2025January 13, 2025

The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.

Maine