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Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future

by Christopher Wheelock March 1, 2026March 3, 2026

Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.

Business, Local & State, News, Sports

Lewiston council to weigh $1.4M guarantee for Colisée sale

by Joe Charpentier February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

If approved, the guarantee would ice a $4.9 million deal between owner Darryl Antonacci and buyer Milltown Sports & Entertainment LLC.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston woman charged after multiple gunshots hit vehicle, police say

by Staff report February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Leyla Isaak, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated reckless conduct, five counts of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and one count of criminal mischief.

Local & State, News

Grumpy cat rescued from roof in Lewiston

by Mark LaFlamme February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

The cat was spotted 40 feet up on a sharply steeped roof on Bates Street, either unwilling or unable to come down.

Business, Local & State, News

Great Falls Forum focuses on Lost Valley’s inventive past, challenging revival and promising future

by Libby Kamrowski Kenny February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Scott Shanaman, co-owner of Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn, spoke at Thursday’s Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Bill to force schools to share employee conduct records gets support, questions

by Emily Duggan February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The bill from Lewiston Sen. Margaret Rotundo mandates greater disclosure of school employee conduct when applying for new jobs.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Democrats bolstered by win in Lewiston election; Republicans see momentum in narrow loss

by Joe Charpentier February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.

Local & State, News

Sun Journal announces new reporter coverage for greater Lewiston

by Staff Report February 25, 2026March 2, 2026

Matthew Jaroncyk has joined the staff as a general assignment reporter covering the region, while veteran reporter Joe Charpentier is taking over coverage of Lewiston city politics, culture and development.