A journalist since 1987, Steve Collins has worked for daily newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Maine. He has served as the State House reporter for the Sun Journal since 2016. Among his awards are the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2016 Ethics in Journalism Award and the I.F. Stone Whistle-Blower Award in 2015. Collins is a founder and board president of Youth Journalism International, a charity that teaches students around the globe about news writing, media literacy and issues of the day. His wife, Jackie Majerus-Collins, serves as its executive director. Born in Massachusetts, he grew up in a military family that took him to Norway, Ohio and Virginia, where he earned a degree in history from the University of Virginia. He and Jackie live in Auburn. They have two adult children, two collies and not enough time.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2019
Video: Fireworks and freedom at the Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival on the Fourth of July
Thousands gathered for this year’s Liberty Festival on both sides of the Androscoggin River to eat, listen to music and watch the fireworks.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2019
In wake of new Nike flap, Poliquin says buy New Balance instead
Former Maine congressman Bruce Poliquin urged patriots to buy American-made sneakers instead of supporting Nike after the shoe giant dropped plans to sell Fourth of July-themed trainers.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2019
Longtime reporter Bonnie Washuk retires from Sun Journal
Bonnie Washuk enjoyed more than 35 years listening to the community and telling its story in thousands of pieces since 1983.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2019
Recent Leavitt grad dies in Nezinscot Farm accident
Roy Varney, who recently graduated from Leavitt Area High School, “lived his life to the fullest,” the farm’s Facebook page posted Tuesday.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Mainers Feeding Mainers program again receives state funding
Gov. Janet Mills signed a measure to continue the $1 million-a-year program run by the Good Shepherd Food Bank that buys products from local farms to distribute to needy residents.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Golden seeks $5 million to bolster VA’s mental health care
2nd District congressman wants inpatient beds in Maine for vets facing a crisis.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
Franklin Simmons: A forgotten giant of American sculpture got his start in Lewiston
Some of Franklin Simmons’ early work remains on display in the Twin Cities while other pieces of his art may still exist in private hands.
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PublishedJune 29, 2019
Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
State gets to work on new economic development plan
Despite troubling demographics and other potential pitfalls, Maine aims to create a 10-year road map to a better economic future.
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