Franco Philes: Archival images from the Franco-American Collection at Lewiston-Auburn College.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Edward Little gym re-opens after new floor installed
Extensive water damage forced all teams out of the high school gym until a new floor was recently installed.
Public reprimand sought for Maine high court justice who didn’t recuse herself
The Committee on Judicial Conduct is also recommending a new group of judges be brought in to decide whether to sanction Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Catherine Connors, rather than a panel of her fellow justices.
Planet Fitness to try again in Lewiston
Planet Fitness has had mixed success in the Lewiston/Auburn market with the last location in Lewiston closing around 10 years ago.
Lewiston boosts pay as Public Works down 14 employees
City administration said the worker shortage could impact winter plowing, but one official argued the cost will add to an already difficult budget situation.
High court says Maine lawmakers not entitled to child protective records
The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee sought confidential records on the deaths of 4 children in 2021 as part of its work evaluating the state’s child welfare system.
Toy Fund ‘village’ makes the magic happen again
Donors this year include both new supporters and familiar friends of the fund.
North Yarmouth widower sues J&J for $25M over talcum powder
The company denies the accusation that its products caused mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
Live Nativity presented on a ‘beautiful night’ in Otisfield
The pageant attracted 140 spectators to the Field of Faith on Lodge Hill.
Livermore Falls American Legion Christmas meal brings dozens together
The annual Christmas dinner ran by volunteers brought dozens together in holiday spirit Wednesday at George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall in Livermore Falls.