A young Oxford-born soldier named Stephen L.T. Mariner died in 1864 in one of the Civil War’s most brutal prisoner-of-war camps, but much of his life remained lost to history. For Memorial Day, the Sun Journal pieced together a portrait of a young man through what was left of his legacy: a collage of records, documents and one local gravestone.
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After investigation, U.S. Justice Department and Lewiston schools strike deal on reforms to end ‘discriminatory’ practices
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maine said in a statement Thursday that the agreement will end the district’s “systemic and discriminatory practice” of excluding students from attending school for full days because of behaviors related to their disabilities, and will provide more support for English language learners.
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Lewiston police say a Brunswick couple and Connecticut man died Wednesday in crash
The investigation into the two-vehicle crash that killed three people and a dog on Lisbon Street continues Thursday.
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Three people and a dog killed Wednesday in Lewiston crash
Authorities closed Lisbon Street between Gayton and South Lisbon roads after two vehicles collided Wednesday afternoon.
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Auburn man convicted in 2019 stabbing faces more federal prison time
The probation officer for Carlos Torres claims he violated his probation by assaulting a man with a knife in Lewiston and allegedly using drugs.
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Duo brings music from Middle East to Oasis
Nathan Kolosko and Eric LaPerna bring their music of the Middle East program to the Oasis of Music for the season finale from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. LaPerna and Kolosko have come together to form a duo performing music which spans from the […]
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Bates College to hold commencement Thursday — twice!
To limit exposure to COVID-19, seniors at the Lewiston college are graduating in two groups this year — half in the morning, half in the afternoon.
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Lewiston awarded $30 million Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment grant
It’s the smallest city in the U.S. to receive the grant.
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Oasis of Music features Denny Breau
Guitar legend Denny Breau will perform a set of instrumental pieces at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, may 19, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Denny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first […]
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More than 30 march in Lewiston for ‘Say Their Names’ rally
The rally, held at Kennedy Park in Lewiston, was meant to draw attention to people who have been killed at the hands of law enforcement over the last several years.