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Mainers charged in Jan. 6, 2021, riot at U.S. Capitol

by Sun Journal Staff report January 6, 2023January 7, 2023

Five Mainers were charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Some have been convicted, while two are awaiting further court action.

Androscoggin County, News

Minot officials OK liquor license for wedding barn

December 28, 2022

Selectmen agree to look into traffic safety at Harris and Center Minot Hill roads.

Connections

Lewiston society names Cold Paws, Warm Heart raffle winners

December 26, 2022December 19, 2022

LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has announced winners of its Cold Paws, Warm Heart annual raffle. With more than $15,000 in ticket sales, the winners were: Nancy West of Shrewsbury, Vermont, winning $500 of home heating assistance and a handmade quilt; Billy Ladd of Augusta, with $300 of home heating assistance; Rosita Friel […]

Community, Connections

Minot society to hold Christmas/New Year service Jan. 1

December 15, 2022December 5, 2022

The Minot Historical Society has scheduled the annual Christmas/New Year service for 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at The Center Minot Church, 512 Center Minot Hill Road in Minot. Pastor Frances Lodge will preside. Organist Connie Benwitz will accompany Darlene Morrill and Christine McLaughlin in a duet of holiday music. The Center Minot Church was […]

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Minot student aims to increase literacy through ‘tiny’ libraries

by Christopher Williams December 14, 2022

Town officials Tuesday approved installation of the portable lending library at the Town Office.

Androscoggin County

Photo: Not enough snow for the snowblower

December 12, 2022

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Minot man gets 33 years for sex crimes against girls

by Christopher Williams December 6, 2022December 7, 2022

Ralph Leach, 67, admitted to abusing children over 36 years, dating back to at least 1985, some of the victims as young as 3 years old.

Connections

Minot school 6th grader named RSU 16 student of November

November 26, 2022November 18, 2022

The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, has named Elliot Colon its Regional School Unit 16 Student of the Month recipient for November. Colon, a sixth grader from Minot Consolidated School, is described by his teacher and principal as a quiet student leader who always sees the best in others. His cheerful […]