In his letter to the editor (Aug. 19), Glenn Chateauvert confuses journalism and opinion. Of course, letters and columns are biased, because they are opinions. The Sun Journal publishes opinions on all sides in the appropriate section. Good journalists present as much of a story as they can find and it might take several days […]
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Former Maine bishop facing pressure to resign
The former head of the Catholic Church in Maine is facing mounting pressure to resign as bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, New York, over his handling of sexual abuse allegations against members of the clergy. Bishop Richard J. Malone, who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland from 2004 until 2012, […]
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Sea Dogs stung by Fisher Cats 8-4
PORTLAND — Before the Portland Sea Dogs game Tuesday night at Hadlock Field, there was plenty to see. In the afternoon, slugging third-base prospect Bobby Dalbec worked out at first base. Just before the game, the Sea Dogs inducted two new members to their Hall of Fame — outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and team president Charlie […]
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Maine Red Claws release 2018-19 schedule
The 10th season of Maine Red Claws basketball is just over two months away, and now the Red Claws and their fans know who the team will be playing to get the season started. The Red Claws released their 2018-19 regular-season schedule Tuesday, and the team will tip off its milestone season on Friday, Nov. […]
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H.S. Football: Ramblers add some big Bulldogs
Hall-Dale High School’s Patrick Rush, left, and Alixx Canwell run a drill last Wednesday at Winthrop/Monmouth football practice in Winthrop. (Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal Photo) Hall-Dale High School’s Patrick Rush, left, and Alixx Canwell play with the Winthrop/Monmouth football squad. They took a break from practicing in Winthrop last Wednesday. (Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal Photo) WINTHROP — […]
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Junior Hockey: Competitive juices are flowing at Thunder camp
Derric Trudeau skates during the second day of Twin City Thunder training camp in Auburn on Tuesday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — If the end of Tuesday afternoon practice was any indication, the Twin City Thunder won’t quit until the final whistle. The team worked on battle drills, where there are two teams and there […]
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Field hockey preview: Brown hopes to continue winning ways for St. Dom’s
St. Dom’s field hockey coach Jennifer Brown, right, runs practice at the Auburn high school. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — After a one-year “apprenticeship” under longtime coach Brian Kay, Jennifer Brown has taken over the St. Dom’s field hockey team as the Saints try to defend the Class C state championship in 2018. Brown, a […]
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Sudanese cooking class held in Lewiston
Mahasin Arbab cooks up a dish of tamiya, a Sudanese take on falafel at the Eat the World cooking class at St. Mary’s Nutritional Center in Lewiston on Tuesday evening where she was the featured chef. Helping her, at left, is Enoil Boutot and at right, Paul Drowns, who organizes the cooking series. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) […]
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2018 High School Field Hockey Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Kim Joler (first year) Class: A North; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: 5-10, lost in A North quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Megan Steele (M), Kiara Fournier (F), Mikaela Scott (D), Emma Allen (M), Jaylyn Metivier (S), Bella Coluombe (F), Olivia Ross (F); Junior — Anna LeBlanc (D), Jordan Cummings […]
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Auburn veteran, 72, suing Police Department for excessive force
AUBURN — A 72-year-old Army veteran is suing the Auburn Police Department for civil rights violations and use of excessive force, which he claims led to serious injuries that required heart surgery. The complaint, filed July 23 in U.S. District Court, claims Auburn police wrongfully arrested and injured Ronald Deschaine outside his home at 72 […]