Times Record News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine legislator steps down to focus on consumer-owned power effort

by Randy Billings June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

Rep. Seth Berry of Bowdoinham has dropped his re-election bid, leaving it up to the Sagadahoc County Democratic Committee to name a replacement.

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon residents approve $19 million school budget

by Vanessa Paolella June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

The budget represents a 5% increase from the current spending plan.

Election 2022, Maine

Republican voters give Bruce Poliquin another shot at U.S. House

by Steve Collins June 14, 2022June 15, 2022

Despite making a stronger challenge to Poliquin than anticipated, Liz Caruso said late Tuesday she had phoned Poliquin to concede — and promised to get behind him.

News

Court documents: Man admitted to setting fire to Bath elementary school, won’t be released from jail

by Maria Skillings June 14, 2022June 15, 2022

After seeing no jail time for arson committed in 2013, Allan Thomas Vigil may face serious sentence for his second offense.

Health, Maine

New fast-spreading COVID strain detected in Maine

by Edward D. Murphy June 13, 2022June 13, 2022

The state says it has detected the first infection with omicron BA.4, 1 of 2 subvariants currently concerning health officials and now spreading through the United States.

News

Town officials pitch Freeport as a mountain biking destination

by John Terhune June 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Freeport’s town council and conservation commission will hold a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall to workshop plans for an extensive system of mountain bike trails on Hedgehog Mountain, which proponents say will draw riders from around the region.