LEWISTON — The planners, landscape designers and urban thinkers are taking over Lewiston again — for two days at least. This year, that means a pop-up beer garden, multiple mural projects, workshops and the daylong conference Friday. The Build Maine conference brings together leaders in urban planning, architecture, engineering, local government and other entities each year to […]
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H.S. baseball: Edward Little's Hartley named Mr. Baseball finalist
Edward Little senior Grant Hartley is one of nine finalists for the Maine Baseball Coaches Association’s Mr. Baseball Award. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Edward Little senior Grant Hartley is one of nine finalists for the Dr. John Winkin “Mr. Baseball” Award, the Maine Baseball Coaches Association announced Monday. A pitcher/first baseman, Hartley was named the KVAC […]
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Bangor SB donates to United Way
FARMINGTON — When Bangor Savings Bank officials heard about what one student did after attending a weeklong Summer Experience, they wanted to see how they could support future students. United Way’s Summer Experience: Leadership and Growth Through Services is a partnership with United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, GEAR UP, Syntero and the University of […]
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H.S. baseball: Oxford Hills' LaBossiere always in right place at right time
Oxford Hills left fielder Hunter LaBossiere tracks down a fly ball during the Vikings’ win over Mt. Ararat in the Class A North semifinals at Gouin Athletic Complex on Saturday. (Lee Horton/Sun Journal) SOUTH PARIS — Hunter LaBossiere’s abilities don’t jump out the first time someone watches him on the diamond. Learning to appreciate the […]
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Whew! New baby arrives just after son graduates
LEWISTON — On Monday, Chris and Heidi Sawyer were all smiles, proud parents of a Lewiston High School graduate and a 1-day-old girl. Minutes after 18-year-old Layne Sawyer’s returned home from Project Graduation, Heidi went into labor. Speaking from her bed at Central Maine Medical Center on Monday, she said she and her daughter were […]
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H.S. softball: Oxford Hills' Kahkonen sisters embracing final season together
Sisters Kenzie, left, and Kori Kahkonen play softball at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Kori Kahkonen sat on the bench watching one of the lowest points of older sister Kenzie’s career. Fast-forward a year and the sisters will be in the field together for what they hope is one of the highest points […]
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Mistrial declared on first day of sex trafficking trial
AUBURN — A judge declared a mistrial on the first day in a case that appeared doomed earlier Monday when a local man accused of sexual assault and sex trafficking tried to fire his lawyer shortly before the trial was to begin. Justice Robert Clifford ended the day — and the short-lived trial — when he granted […]
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Election results at sunjournal.com
Some of the results from today’s primary elections may come in after the Sun Journal’s regular deadlines Tuesday, but we will post live results throughout the night and all week at sunjournal.com. Online coverage will be available without limitation to non-subscribers Tuesday and Wednesday. Go to sunjournal.com and enter your email address for full access. […]
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Brotherly fun
Aston Martin, 7, climbs Monday afternoon over brother Jamie, 3, as the younger boy heads down the slide at Bonney Park in Auburn. Meanwhile, oldest brother, Hayden, 10, climbs up the slide while youngest brother, Tristin, 2, waits at the bottom. The four boys and their sister, Sydney, enjoyed a sunny afternoon at the park. (Andree Kehn/Sun […]
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Compromise in Augusta includes $4 million for program to deal with lead paint
AUGUSTA — A budget deal worked out among legislative leaders Monday includes a $4 million lead abatement program that would significantly boost efforts to combat a health issue that is especially severe in Lewiston and Auburn. “I’m pretty pumped” to learn the program made the cut, said Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat who has […]