News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Historic Blaine House in Augusta getting security, accessibility upgrades

by Keith Edwards July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The property where Maine’s governor lives is a construction site, undergoing upgrades recommended by an analysis of its security.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington to look into restoring Lac-Megantic Sister City monument

by Donna M. Perry July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

The town’s Lac-Megantic and World War II memorials have seen better days.

Maine, News

Watch police round up an emu from Brunswick hospital

by Katie Langley July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

Police had an emu-sing encounter with the large bird Monday night after it escaped into a hospital parking lot.

Maine, News, Politics

Secretary of state found no instances of dual voting in Maine despite Republican Party’s claims

by Drew Johnson July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

The investigation found that the Maine GOP’s allegations that 51 Mainers voted twice in the same election in 2024 were false, although hundreds of residents were indeed registered to vote in different towns, according to state databases.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston OKs funding for homeless shelter, still quiet on location

by Andrew Rice July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

City staff said Tuesday that Kaydenz Kitchen leaders have a building under contract, but neither the city nor Kaydenz Kitchen has disclosed where it is.

Maine, News, Politics

Democrats lead early fundraising in crowded Maine governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

Hannah Pingree and Shenna Bellows have pulled in the most money so far, followed by Angus King III and Troy Jackson, as the candidates vie to replace Gov. Janet Mills.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lisbon hires second law firm to review recall charges against council chairman

by Steve Sherlock July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The former town attorney completed a review of a recall petition against Fern Larochelle, saying the charges in the petition contained no ‘permitted reasons’ to recall him from office, but councilors want to avoid any possible claim that there is a conflict of interest.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Collins, Rep. Golden outraise opponents in 2 closely watched national races

by Randy Billings July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

Maine’s Senate and 2nd Congressional District races could be pivotal for the control of Congress and are expected to draw significant outside spending.