Lewiston child struck by vehicle on College Street

Lewiston reduces tax impact before budget vote

The City Council will vote next week on a budget that would increase the tax rate by $1, to $32.77 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Bates College taps ‘Grit’ author, other renown experts for commencement address

Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of "Grit," will deliver the Bates College Commencement address on May 25, with three other leaders receiving honorary degrees.

The Week in Photos: April 19-25, 2025

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.

Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee

The Legislature's transportation committee says LD 487 'ought not to pass,' especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.

School break draws kids to Mr. Drew and His Animals Too

Children get to interact with exotic animals.

Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’

Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.

Teen charged in Tuesday shooting in Lewiston

A 15-year-old male was arrested Thursday in connection to a Tuesday morning shooting on Bartlett Street in Lewiston.

Lewiston plant store owner charged with cocaine trafficking

Police said undercover drug agents have made several buys directly from Sami-Luqman Muhammad, including some from the store itself. 

Palaver Strings performs at the Oasis of Music in Lewiston

The 14-piece orchestra filled the church Wednesday for the noontime series.