Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME)

The Sun Journal is a daily newspaper based in Lewiston, Maine, serving the western part of the state. Besides its primary location in Lewiston, the publication has additional news and sales offices in the Maine towns of Farmington, Norway, and Rumford.

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Maine has had more than enough time to meet Real ID deadline | Letter

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Deb Sayer

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Grateful for Sen. King’s speech | Letter

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Deb Sayer

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Is secession a viable option for Maine’s 2nd District? | Letter

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Deb Sayer

We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. For those stories that we do enable discussion, our system may hold up comments pending the approval of a moderator for several reasons, including possible violation of our guidelines. As the Maine Trust’s digital team reviews these comments, we ask for patience.
Looking Back for May 12, 2025: Auburn beautification and Lewiston’s ‘glorified gravel pit’

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

100 years ago: 1925“Whatever possessed a 10 or 12 year old boy to walk from Auburn to Lewiston atop the four inch outside handrail on the south side of the North Bridge Monday evening about 7.45 o’clock, nobody knows. “He did it in the presence of a 100 or more men and women hurrying to the theaters is all that counts. He did it successfully. “The most difficult part of the stunt was the climbing onto the rail, which is only four inches wide or just the width of an average pair of men’s shoes.
Failure to comply with Real ID could be a real pain | Letter

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Deb Sayer

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Dr. Nirav Shah urges UMF graduates to consider ‘what we owe each other’ at commencement

4 days ago | sunjournal.com | Alex McCann

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recognized the achievements of its class of 2025 on Saturday with three commencement ceremonies. Due to inclement weather, Saturday’s ceremonies were held in Dearborn Gymnasium, allowing all family members and guests to attend without the need for tickets. Graduates marched across the stage in front of cheering faculty, families and friends. The class included 386 graduates, with 293 earning bachelor’s degrees and 93 completing graduate programs.
Looking Back for May 10, 2025: Pigs loose in Lewiston, kite-flying boy gets shocking lesson

5 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

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Looking Back for May 13, 2025: Historical society opens, Longley’s Legion lingers, St. Amands graduate

5 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

100 years ago: 1925“The formal opening of the Androscoggin Historical Society will be held May 23, with appropriate exercise. “In the short time since the room has been fitted up, the society has accumulated a good-sized collection of interesting articles, every one of which has an accredited history. “The first communion service ever used in Lewiston occupies a prominent place in one of the cabinets.
Looking Back for May 9, 2025: Lewiston thieves steal home plate, Auburn promotes home building

6 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

100 years ago: 1925“Governor Brewster will come to Auburn Monday evening to open the Better Homes Exposition, the first in the state and the forerunner of a great campaign to promote home building. “Governor Brewster will come over the road with his secretary and speak briefly on the better homes movement and the Maine development plan which he is so interested in. “Auburn Hall was a busy place Saturday and John J.
Norway Savings commits to Lights Out Gallery in Norway

6 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has entered into a new $30,000 multiyear commitment with Lights Out Gallery. The gallery is a nonprofit arts hub occupying a 15,000-square-foot building at 10 Tannery St. What was once a snowshoe factory in the early 1900s is now home to a gallery, dance studio, artists’ studios, and additional spaces being renovated to accommodate further creativity and performance.