Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.
Local & State
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Lewiston officials respond to concerns over residency of councilor-elect
Iman Osman’s legal address is a condemned building, but city officials say he meets residency requirements under state law.
Sugarloaf to open for 75th anniversary season Friday
The Carrabassett Valley resort will offer a commemorative 75th anniversary face buff to the first 75 guests in line Friday.
Lewiston man sentenced to 15 years in 2023 killing
Anthony Ayotte’s girlfriend told police that as Jerry Thibodeau drove down College Street in Lewiston, she heard a bang and saw a flash.
J. Crew shirt resembling social media-famous Maine dogs raises questions about creative protections
The owner of the ‘Dog Named Stella’ account says people are mistakenly believing the shirt is a collaboration between him and the retailer.
Auburn council sees final design of new public safety building
Funding for the roughly $43 million project to put police and fire departments in one new facility has already been approved by voters.
Maine saw highest voter turnout in years for an off-year election
A total of 47% of registered voters cast ballots in the November election, the highest percentage for an off-year election in 15 years.
Settlement would bring fish passage to Auburn’s upper Barker Mill Dam
A proposed agreement between government agencies and a local power plant operator is part of a relicensing review of a Little Androscoggin River hydro project.
Chiropractor with Livermore Falls roots opens Farmington practice
Dr. Angela Lemire has opened Align & Shine Chiropractic in Farmington, continuing the three-decade legacy of care established by her late father in Livermore Falls.
‘Little Mermaid’ in Auburn, Fleetwood Mac in Lewiston, Christmas classics and more
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.