News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine’s most expensive state-funded school is being built in Windham. Here’s what’s behind it.

by Kristian Moravec The Maine Monitor July 6, 2025July 8, 2025

Maine communities are grappling with the hefty cost of replacing or maintaining aging schools, but only a slim fraction get state assistance.

bPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme

Now that I’m wealthy, I can afford good cheese | Column

by Mark LaFlamme July 6, 2025July 3, 2025

Mark LaFlamme: Stop signs, paint puddles, whiny town employees — I may not come back from vacation next time.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Donald Trump gave Susan Collins a pass, for now. Will Maine voters?

by Randy Billings July 6, 2025July 7, 2025

The Republican senator’s maneuvering on Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill shows she’s walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.

Androscoggin County, bPlus

Turner teen’s Eagle Scout project honors town veterans

by Kendra Caruso July 6, 2025July 7, 2025

Face time: Alexander Chavez will spruce up the town’s veterans memorial and add a brick courtyard of veterans’ names.

Business, Maine, News

How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer

by Jenene Grover July 6, 2025July 5, 2025

Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Lewiston librarian receives national ‘adversity’ award for work after mass shootings

by Trinity Poon July 6, 2025July 3, 2025

Sara Turner fostered a space for healing and dialogue at the public library, in addition to highlighting books on grief and loss for children and parents.