With the decision made to bring a major junior hockey league to Lewiston, the creation of a team image was at hand, and choosing a name was the first step breathing life into the Lewiston MAINEiacs.The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League sponsored an online “Name the Team” contest on its website, lewistonhockey.com, in the spring […]

By Donna Keene Rousseau / Sun Journal StaffThe arrival of Lewiston’s own major junior hockey team, the Lewiston MAINEiacs, has caused a resonating ring of excitement in a community of die-hard hockey fans. More importantly, Lewiston-Auburn is center ice, enjoying not only the economic benefits of having its very own major junior hockey team but […]

By Donna Keene RousseauSun Journal StaffWith all the enthusiasm for professional hockey coming to Lewiston-Auburn, it is important to remember that many of the Lewiston MAINEiacs’ players are still in the midst of completing their educations.In preparation for aiding the players’ in their continuing studies, area educators worked with Vice President and Governor Matt McKnight, […]

It was a humid Thursday afternoon at Drouin Field, located next to the Central Maine Civic Center in Lewiston. With the smell of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers filling the air, the billet families finally came together with the Lewiston MAINEiacs hockey team and staff – parents anxious to meet their soon-to-be billet “sons.”As billet […]

By Donna Rousseau / Sun Journal Staff This 2003-04 hockey season celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. What better anniversary gift than to open up the U.S. market with a major junior hockey franchise placed in the welcoming community of Lewiston-Auburn?For Gilles Courteau, Commissioner of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey […]

Moving from one community to another can be a challenge for anyone. Being a young man not only moving from a familiar community but from one country to another can be daunting, especially when a new language is involved. Consequently, the Lewiston Police Department, in coordination with the Quebec Junior Major Hockey League, is forming […]

As a youth, my days were spent like many youngsters my age with thoughts of reaching that magical age when the law and my parents thought I was old enough to tote a gun around the woods and hunt.Not that I didn’t spend time practicing with my BB-gun on tins cans or the occasional pigeon […]

Brad Varney has spent a lifetime hunting birds and shooting clay pigeons all over New England. He has won so many shooting contests he’s lost count. Today, he’s a famous gunning guru, sharing his wisdom with anyone who wants to become a better shot.“I can guarantee you that after one lesson you will shoot more […]

By Chad Clow / The Great OutdoorsSelecting the right ammunition is a much more important variable in successful hunting than the average person thinks. Everyone knows well enough to use the correct caliber for the firearm, but what of the type of bullet? the weight of the bullet? even the manufacturer?The answers to these questions […]

When venturing into the wilderness for a hunting trip, it’s a good idea to be prepared for any situation. Bringing along essential items like those listed below can help ensure that your summer excursion will be safe and enjoyable.l Water – You should pack about one quart per person. Staying hydrated will not only help […]