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What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.

by John Terhune August 1, 2025August 2, 2025

An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland

by Christopher Wheelock July 20, 2025July 21, 2025

Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.

Maine, News

These raspberries will get your mouth watering as peak picking season hits stride

by Russ Dillingham July 10, 2025July 11, 2025

Raspberry and flower picking in Mechanic Falls.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office

by Christopher Wheelock July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

‘I plan to run for elected office. I live in this region and I hope to run for something in the state,’ Cox told the Sun Journal.

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Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death

by Emily Allen June 9, 2025June 13, 2025

Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia at the jail in 2023. His mother says the jail and its medical staff ignored his pain and cries for help.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Meet the Mechanic Falls native who led the last bayonet charge in U.S. Army history

by Steve Sherlock May 25, 2025May 25, 2025

Lewis Millett was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Feb. 7, 1951, in the Korean War.

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Lincoln Academy freshman wins statewide guitar competition

by The Times Record May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently announced a Newcastle student as the winner of its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Fifteen-year-old Richie DeLisle, a freshman at Lincoln Academy, placed first in the statewide contest open to Maine high school teens. DeLisle will receive the grand prize, a Martin […]