Times Record News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron

by Donna M. Perry January 20, 2026January 22, 2026

Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, 6 days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

NTSB releases preliminary report on Rockland school bus crash that killed 12-year-old student

by Drew Johnson January 20, 2026January 22, 2026

The federal agency is also investigating the fatal bus crash that occurred in Standish in December.

Maine, News

Janet Mills announces plans to improve bus safety following Rockland, Standish deaths

by Rachel Ohm January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

The governor is proposing $4.3 million for enhanced bus safety measures and has signed an executive order to create a commission to look at other ways the state can improve transportation safety for students.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

School bus driver charged with manslaughter in Rockland student’s death

by Drew Johnson January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Rockland police arrested Jeffery Colburn, 65, of Camden, on Thursday. He has pleaded not guilty.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

3 teens arrested, accused of shooting at home in Wiscasset

by Katie Langley January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Wiscasset Police say 3 shots were fired into a home on Tuesday. A similar incident occurred earlier this month in Alna, which police say was connected.

Maine, News

Testimonies of Maine Holocaust survivors given a new frame

by Paul Bagnall January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Freeport photographer explains the research that went into his book “From the Holocaust to Maine: Testimonies of the Survivors.”

Maine, News

High court rules on Popham Beach access dispute between neighbors

by Emily Allen January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against a family’s appeal of a decision granting their neighbors an implied easement to their property’s beachfront.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

A life-sized inflatable whale is making a splash in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti January 12, 2026January 14, 2026

Owned by wildlife education and conservation advocate Jessica Woodend, of Topsham, Chunk the whale makes visits to schools and community spaces all over Maine.