Knox County Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

by Meg Robbins July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.

Business, Maine, News

Owners of Knox County contracting business must pay customers $744,000, judge rules

by Stephen Betts December 22, 2022December 23, 2022

Bankruptcy liens against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart and their failed company were recently filed, and a criminal case against Malcom Stewart continues.

Maine

Drought conditions worsen across central Maine

by Jessica Lowell August 4, 2022August 5, 2022

Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.

Maine

Two men safe after ATV goes through ice on pond in Warren

by Stephen Betts February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

A Knox County sheriff’s sergeant is being hailed as a hero for jumping into the water to rescue one of them.

Maine

Four men charged with trespassing in federal wildlife refuge in Maine

by Stephen Betts January 5, 2020January 6, 2020

Residents of Owls Head and Freeport, and two from Massachusetts, are accused of entering the Metinic Island National Wildlife Refuge in 2018.

Maine, News

In the Mediterranean, a nurse with Maine ties works the front lines of a crisis

by Colin Woodard December 1, 2019December 3, 2019

With Doctors Without Borders, Tim Harrison has helped rescue thousands of refugees at sea.

Maine, Maine Crime

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties

by Amy Calder October 22, 2019October 23, 2019

A monthslong investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies has landed one person in prison. Two others have been indicted, and the investigation is expected to result in charges against more people, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster. Money, drugs, firearms, tools, a gun safe, checks and other items were recovered […]