News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond

by JOSEPH WILSON and TERESA MEDRANO Associated Press November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

The deluge powered a flood that knocked down two of the four bridges in the town and made a third unsafe to cross.

Auburn plans to bring back Christmas parade in December

by Sun Journal Staff Report November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Holiday events are around the corner. Lewiston will host Holiday at the Plaza on Dec. 7, the day before Auburn’s festivities on Dec. 8.

Androscoggin County, Uncategorized

Photo: Country roads

by Andree Kehn November 1, 2024

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’

by Hannah Knowles, Marianne LeVine and Isaac Arnsdorf The Washington Post November 1, 2024November 3, 2024

The Republican nominee has long vilified former congresswoman Liz Cheney over her criticism of his role in fomenting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News

UMA opens new dental clinic at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus

by Frida Zeinali November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Delta Dental Oral Health Center is set to increase the number of students in dental care programs and take in patients in the long run.

Election 2024, Maine, Politics

Bill Clinton rallies hundreds of Harris supporters in Portland

by Joe Lawlor November 1, 2024November 3, 2024

The former president visited the city to make a final push in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency.

Business, Maine, News

Alfonds, heirs of Dexter Shoe Co., now rank among wealthiest Americans

by Stephen Singer November 1, 2024November 5, 2024

Scarborough resident Susan Alfond and her brothers amassed their wealth from the shoe company started by their father and bought by investor Warren Buffett.

Election 2024, News, Politics

Golden, Theriault make final pitches to voters in Maine’s 2nd District

by Randy Billings November 1, 2024November 3, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s final campaign ad focuses on family, while Republican challenger Austin Theriault reminds voters that he’s Donald Trump’s top pick in a race that could determine which party controls the House.