News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers

by Josh Keefe / The Maine Monitor, Callie Ferguson / Bangor Daily News September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The agency has reviewed nearly 3 dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’

by Ray Routhier September 18, 2025September 19, 2025

Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.

Maine, News

Lewiston photojournalist reflects on over 40 years of capturing humanity and mayhem

by Andrew Rice September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.

Advertiser Democrat, Maine, Schools & Education

Oxford Hills schools show improvement in absentee rate, safety, student success

by Nicole Carter September 18, 2025September 19, 2025

Maine School Administrative District 17 has met or exceeded goals set for a three-year strategic plan, though math assessments remained flat amid a new curriculum program.

Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

Residents in Bethel, Newry to see increase on tax bills

by Rose Lincoln September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Officials in Bethel say the tax rate decreased but property assessments have risen over the past year; Newry officials say county taxes and road repairs are the reason.

Maine, News

She’s worked at Waterville McDonald’s 50 years | Column

by Amy Calder September 18, 2025September 19, 2025

LouAnn Lindie, 66, started working at the restaurant on Main Street when she was 16 and never left.

News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Farmington’s RSU 9 principals introduce new staff, programs

by Rebecca Richard September 18, 2025September 22, 2025

RSU 9 principals Keith Acedo and Carol Kiesman shared updates on new staff, summer programs, and full BARR implementation at the Sept. 9 board meeting.