Education Day highlights the opening of fair, which runs through Saturday.
Mechanic Falls
What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.
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.
Androscoggin County plans for more extreme heat and cold
Officials convened Tuesday to discuss how the county responds when the temperature turns dangerous.
Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
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.
Ice pops in Auburn, Moxie in Lisbon and more | Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers’ favorite images from July 5-11, 2025.
These raspberries will get your mouth watering as peak picking season hits stride
Raspberry and flower picking in Mechanic Falls.
Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office
‘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.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Auburn crash
Mechanic Falls motorcyclist was traveling on Minot Avenue when he struck a car pulling into the street near Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce.
Annual Sunset Concert Series on the way in Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Spring Preservation Society is pleased to present the lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series at the Poland Spring Resort at 640 Maine St. The Sunset Concert Series begins on Monday, July 7, and is held every Monday thereafter, concluding on Aug. 25. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission […]
Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death
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.