Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME)
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The Sun Journal is a daily newspaper published in Lewiston, Maine, USA, covering western Maine.
In addition to its main office in Lewiston, the paper maintains satellite news and sales bureaus in the Maine towns of Farmington, Norway and Rumford. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Portland-Auburn |
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| Frequency | Daily |
| Days Published | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Search ArticlesMaine Democrats pulled it off in Bangor | Opinion
Devon Murphy-Anderson is the executive director of the Maine Democratic Party. She is from Harpswell and lives in Portland. At 7 a.m. on July 25, eighty-four volunteers and staff — most with second or third coffees in hand and bags under our eyes — gathered in the Cross Insurance Center foyer in Bangor for a final huddle before the doors opened to welcome 601 delegates from all 16 counties. This was it.
Reader wants summery chicken salad recipe | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It always makes me smile when you help people find recipes, especially from old cookbooks that are no longer available or from family heirlooms. I am a senior citizen and my mother used to make a cold chicken rice fruit salad that she found in a farming magazine. It had Minute Rice in it and canned fruit. I know it might sound strange but it was very good and she made it for my bridal shower in the 1970s and many other times. Can you find that recipe?
Bridge in Roxbury renamed to honor veterans
A Roxbury fire truck drives past the new sign of the Roxbury/Frye Veterans Memorial Bridge during a small parade Aug. 9 in Roxbury. (Bruce Farrin/Staff Writer) ROXBURY — The Frye Crossover Bridge was renamed the Roxbury/Frye Veterans Memorial Bridge in a 30-minute dedication ceremony Aug. 9 in Roxbury. Frye is a village in Roxbury.
Musk support of Susan Collins says it all | Letter
I think it’s a great sign that Elon Musk is planning to spend $100 million to reelect Susan Collins and other Republican candidates. It’s a great sign of exactly what people get when they vote for people like Collins. A veneer of public service, wrapped in decades of performative concern, purchased by the richest people in the richest industries. She funded them with tax cut after tax cut delivered off the back of our lagging wages, and now the windfall is returning to her campaign coffers.
Lewiston schools asked to make playing fields more accessible as city deals with youth crime
Youths play soccer earlier this summer at Mike McGraw Park in Lewiston. The Lewiston School Committee has been asked to consider making fields and courts more available for informal community use. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) To serve as a resource to youth in the community, Amran Osman suggests keeping indoor and outdoor spaces such as soccer fields and basketball courts open and accessible to the public.
The time to implement the Lifespan Waiver is now | Letter
A recent op-ed about the new Lifespan Waiver applauded the goals of the waiver, while suggesting that its implementation be paused due to concerns that it will not achieve its goals (“Maine DHHS should pause Lifespan Waiver,” July 31).
We need to learn to live with Canada geese | Letter
I have been made aware of several instances of Canada geese being removed and killed in South Portland and Scarborough. The geese are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. However, this protection can be waived by getting a permit that allows the killing — even for the “crime” of pooping.
Main break prompts boil-water order for some North Jay customers
JAY — A boil-water order remains in effect for 91 customers of the North Jay Water District after a transmission main ruptured Friday evening, causing some homes downstream of the break to lose water pressure. The district became aware of the break at about 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Superintendent Ben Wright said. Wright said the main failed because of the age and material of the pipe.
Rangeley Townhouse Meal Site brings new chef on staff
Craig Osgood stands Aug. 6 behind the counter at the Rangeley Townhouse Meal Site. Osgood joined the kitchen in May preparing free meals for the community. (Quentin Blais/Staff Writer) Every week, Monday through Friday, people gather in the cafeteria of the Rangeley Townhouse Apartments to share lunch with one another. Behind the counter preparing meals is Craig Osgood, who joined the site as the chef in May.
As school supplies costs climb higher than ever, Maine families seek out deals
PORTLAND — Where do pencils go when their erasers dry out? Where do binders end up when companies go paperless? In Maine, the answer is Ruth’s Renewable Resource, which funnels donated school and office supplies to local schools. Ruth’s is a fairytale location for teachers, a magical cornucopia of crayons, pipe cleaners and binder clips. On opening day in late August, nearly 200 educators will fill their shopping carts for free.