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Published
May 17, 2022

Incoming USM president shares vision for Lewiston-Auburn Campus

Jacqueline Edmondson visited the Lewiston-Auburn campus Tuesday morning to introduce herself and share brief remarks about her vision for the university's smallest campus.
Published
May 16, 2022

After controversy, Lewiston council will vote to ‘reaffirm’ diversity, equity and inclusion work

The resolution states, "Lewiston Public Schools has one of the most diverse student bodies in the state of Maine and the lived experiences of all our students are equally valuable," and "as a City Council we must acknowledge, respect and learn from the lived experiences of all our constituents."
Published
May 12, 2022

Lewiston files lawsuit against Auburn Water District

City asks court to declare the district doesn't have authority to change the Lake Auburn watershed boundary.
Published
May 11, 2022

Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33

In announcing Morissette's passing, peers described her as "a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity."
Published
May 11, 2022

‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services

The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women's health services at the end of July.
Published
May 7, 2022

Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern

Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
Published
May 5, 2022

No charges filed after Wednesday night standoff in Lewiston

The man was not taken into custody and was experiencing emotional difficulties, police said.
Published
May 4, 2022

Lewiston standoff ended peacefully Wednesday night

Officers blocked streets and surrounded a house Wednesday evening as they communicated with a man inside home.
Published
May 4, 2022

Maine’s community college nursing programs to double enrollment thanks to $5 million funding boost

New funding from a public-private partnership between the state and two of Maine's largest health care providers to allow the Maine Community College System to increase nursing enrollment as soon as this fall.
Published
May 4, 2022

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to feature ‘Conductors Galore!’

Orchestra performs under batons of three conductors.