News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Southeast U.S. under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico

by DÁNICA COTO Associated Press September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 41 counties on Monday as a result of the expected storm.

by COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

The man’s plea of not guilty by reason of insanity – he has schizophrenia and said he heard voices before opening fire – was rejected.

Kyle Rancourt’s connection to the Dempsey Challenge has only grown over nearly a decade that he has been participating in the challenge.

by DAVID A. LIEB and JIM SALTER Associated Press September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Tuesday evening for the murder of Lisha Gayle, a social worker and former newspaper reporter.

Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.

by BASSEM MROUE Associated Press September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

He’s seen a flood of patients with eye injuries after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded en masse.

Joseph Gibson has been convicted before for having child pornography.

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Stephen Robinson says RSU 16 has attendance and enrollment issues, but the board is not addressing them, deferring to the administration.

Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.

Project for the intersection of Route 108, Main and North Main to be considered for 2027.