Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man gets 35 years for abusing infant
The federal judge also sentenced Timothy Doyon to 10 years in prison for having child pornography.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
National Book Award proves elusive for Bates College lecturer
A Bates College lecturer’s novella did not make a list for the National Book Awards.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
McMahon school in Lewiston closed Wednesday to clear sewage pipe
The blockage must be removed during daytime hours; Lewiston families have been notified.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to robbery, kidnapping and theft in Farmington home invasion
Jeromy C. Merchant, 44, also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photo: Enjoying downtime at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington
Dane Bosley of Strong attends the University of Maine at Farmington where he is working on his associate degree in computer science.
Posted inMaine
Watch: Religious leaders hold Augusta memorial for victims as first anniversary approaches of Lewiston mass shooting
A dozen religious leaders gathered Tuesday near the Maine State House to read passages and pray for the victims and families impacted by last October’s deadly shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigate potential assault at Western Prom
Police found the 53-year-old victim on the ground with severe injuries.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Judge grants families of Lewiston shooting victims access to gunman’s medical records
A Sagadahoc County probate judge appointed a woman who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting to take over part of the gunman’s estate in order to give her access his military and medical records.
Posted inMaine
Mainers look back at Jimmy Carter’s visits, impacts as the former president turns 100
The 39th president of the United States made several stops in Maine on the campaign trail, and even spent the night in the home of a Bangor family on one occasion.