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Moth Manfrim, 11, of Auburn lets out a sigh of relief June 27 after auditioning during the Teen and Youth Summer Program at the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre at 30 Academy St. in Auburn. Manfrim sang “On Your Way Home,” while trying out for the part of James in the production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” Manfrim is one of 30 children who auditioned for parts in the play. “Auditioning is a really strong life skill,” Linda Vaillancourt, a program staff member, says. “It can be terrifying for some kids, but the growth they will make in the next two weeks will be amazing.” Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Foxes fight June 26 in a field off Number 6 Road in Phillips. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
Rescue workers check Jason Young, 47, of Auburn after his 1998 Honda motorcycle was involved in a collision June 24 at the intersection of Bates and Birch streets in Lewiston. Fitzgerald Carryl of Lewiston, left, the driver of the white 2014 Dodge Charger at left reacts after the collision. Young was able to walk to the ambulance, officials say. Lt. Derrick St. Laurent of the Lewiston Police Department says Young was taken to a local hospital and released shortly afterward. The investigation is ongoing, St. Laurent says. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
Buddhist nuns create a Buddha sand mandala June 25 at the Peter J. Gomes Chapel at Bates College in Lewiston. The nuns use metal funnels to guide grains of colored sand into the mandala. From left: the Venerable Cungia Tsomo, the Venerable Sonam Dolma and the Venerable Sherab Dolma. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Women and girls laugh June 23 after emerging from the foam obstacle during the Muddy Princess 5K Obstacle Mud Run for Women at Hemond’s MX & Offroad Park at 695 Woodman Hill Road in Minot. The event features more than 18 obstacles and emphasizes fun, teamwork and inclusivity, celebrating women of all ages and fitness levels. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Videographer Jon Van Dyke, left, gives instructions June 27 to chef Mad Noll, center, and “America’s Best Restaurants” host Theo Williams in the kitchen at My Dad’s Place, a bar and grill in North Jay. Matt and Lynn Brennick turned My Dad’s Place into a restaurant in 2020, improving menu items with more made-from-scratch recipes. The building at 458 Old Jay Hill Road was originally a convenience store. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
Preston Bailey-Davis of Whitefield drops strawberries into her container June 24 at R. Belanger & Sons Farms in Lewiston. Bailey-Davis and her mother, Margo Bailey, say they have picked enough strawberries to share with members of their extended family. “People are saying that the strawberries are sweater and bigger this year,” Josselyn Belanger says while running the pick-your-own, or PYO, stand. “We are hoping to stay open through July 4.” The farm is trying PYO peas for the first time this year. “Peas should be ready by the first of July,” Belanger says. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
An aerial photograph, taken June 26, of Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
Children chase bubbles June 26 at the free Summer Fun & Films Midweek Movie Night at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston. The event is featuring the movie “Elemental,” presented by Geiger. It includes activities, food and entertainment. The next Summer Fun & Films Midweek Movie Night, featuring the film “Wonka,” is scheduled for July 10 at Robert V. Connors Elementary School at 400 Bartlett St. in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A lifelong resident of Lewiston, Russ stumbled into photography as a college student working toward a career in psychology. His great-grandfather Louis B. Costello was the publisher of the Lewiston Daily...

Andree Kehn is a staff photographer who has lived in Lewiston for the past three years and has been a Greenwood resident for 20 years, on and off. She has worked full time for the Sun Journal since 2015....

Daryn Slover always pulls for the underdog - what would you expect from someone that was raised in Cleveland and lives in Lewiston. He drinks cheap coffee and cheap beer so that he can afford to put his...