Times Record News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

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, Local & State, 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.

Business, Local & State, News

L.L.Bean taps retail executive as new president, CEO

by Kelley Bouchard January 9, 2026January 12, 2026

Greg Elder, who joined the Freeport-based company in 2007, says he ‘believes in the power of the outdoors to bring people together.’

Life & Culture, Sports

Pond hockey has kept these Mainers skating along for decades

by Dana Richie January 9, 2026January 12, 2026

A group of 60- and 70-year-olds have been skating and playing hockey together for decades. They don’t show any signs of stopping.

Local & State, News

Little ones get a taste of farm life in Freeport

by Sydney Richelieu January 4, 2026January 5, 2026

Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.

Local & State, News

After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026

by Rachel Ohm December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Brunswick native plays with paradoxes – and multiple selves – in ‘Tim Travers’ movie

by Katie Langley December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Samuel Dunning plays mad scientist Tim Travers in a new campy science fiction film created by Stimson Snead.

Local & State, News

Shifting river complicates efforts to halt erosion at Popham Beach

by Katie Langley December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

The erosion, caused by a shift in the Morse River’s position, has wiped out some of the beach that was built up using recycled Christmas trees in 2024.