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Lewiston man to serve three years in prison for sex crimes against teen

by Christopher Williams April 22, 2021

Michael Veilleux also was sentenced to eight years that were all suspended by the judge.

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Turn off the lights, buy local, ride your bike: How to make every day Earth Day

by Emily Bader and Bonnie Washuk Sun Journal April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Local environmentalists and leaders are encouraging Mainers to do their part for Earth Day’s 51st anniversary.

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Outcome of jury verdict in Chauvin trial unsurprising to local attorneys, officials

by Mark LaFlamme April 20, 2021April 21, 2021

As stunning as the verdict was for many, it was not an outright surprise for local attorneys who have been following the case closely.

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Lewiston police arrest 15-year-old girl after Knox Street shooting

by Sun Journal staff report April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

A male was treated for a gunshot wound at Central Maine Medical Center.

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Experts say Alaska woman murdered in 1993 could have been killed by one of millions of guns

by Christopher Williams April 13, 2021April 14, 2021

Police say a gun seized from the Auburn home of Steven Downs, who was connected to Sophie Sergie’s murder in 1993 by DNA evidence, could have fired the fatal bullet.

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Alternative suspects named in Auburn man’s Alaska murder case

by Christopher Williams April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

Steven Downs is hoping a judge will allow alternative suspects at his 1993 cold-case trial.

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Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

by Andrew Rice April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Experts say China’s ban forced Maine and the country to confront ‘flaws’ in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.