News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Nation / World

Families begin to visit charred homes; firefighters gain some control of LA blazes

by MANUEL VALDES, JULIE WATSON, JOHN SEEWER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds earlier in the week have burned more than 10,000 homes and structures.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine State Police overtime reaches record $8.5M

by Morgan Womack January 10, 2025January 16, 2025

Agency leaders say the costs are ‘inevitable’ as staffing issues and demands on the agency force troopers to work long hours, with some accruing 6 figures in OT in addition to their regular pay.

Business, Maine

Maine Trust for Local News forms quick strike reporting team

by Rachel Ohm January 10, 2025January 11, 2025

The three-person team is tasked with identifying strong investigative and narrative stories and getting them to readers quickly.

Nation / World

Appeals court allows release of Trump Jan. 6 special counsel report

by Jeremy Roebuck and Perry Stein The Washington Post January 9, 2025January 10, 2025

The ruling can be appealed. President-elect Donald Trump says releasing the special counsel report would interfere with his White House transition.

Nation / World

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

by LINDSAY WHITEHURST, MICHAEL HILL and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump said he respects the court’s order and plans to push his appeal of a verdict.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lake Auburn water quality remains stable after dry, hot year

by Andrew Rice January 9, 2025January 16, 2025

A lack of rain has led to low water levels at Lake Auburn, and water temperatures have been among the warmest on record.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Bob Underwood’s legacy is kept alive by his friends and family

by Leo Goddard January 9, 2025January 16, 2025

Bob Underwood was a treasured member of the community.

Business, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Closure of Turner egg farm will affect local farms

by Pam Harnden January 9, 2025January 16, 2025

While organic dairy farmers have relied on hen manure from the facility as a more economical way to fertilize their crops, the closure may result in fewer eggs available for consumers.