A lifelong resident of Lewiston, Russ Dillingham stumbled into photography as a college student working toward a career in psychology. During summer breaks he worked in the press and composing rooms at the Sun Journal and between his junior and senior year landed a job as a darkroom technician in the photography department where he developed an interest in taking photos. He immediately demonstrated a creative eye and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. When the Sun Journal launched a Sunday edition, he was offered a job that began his 35 year career. He lives in Lewiston, where he and his wife raised four boys. His innate curiosity and love of new technology has kept his passion burning. From using 360-degree cameras to becoming a licensed drone pilot he is always eager to try something new. After three decades of doing the same job he still is excited to come to work every day and is always seeking new challenges and adventures.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
In photos: Annual festival’s balloons float over Lewiston on Sunday morning
The hot air balloons finally launched on the third day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
In photos: See the action from some of Wednesday’s high school playoff games
Check out some of our favorite images from Wednesday’s high school baseball and softball playoff games.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Photo: May showers bring more May flowers
A morning shower passes through an otherwise warm day.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Jeep hits school bus in Lewiston
There were no injuries reported but a lot of damage after a Jeep slammed into the back of a school bus Thursday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Video: Strong winds fuel woods fire in Auburn
Firefighters from several communities battled a wind-whipped woods fire Wednesday afternoon in Auburn. Nearly 3 hours after the blaze was brought under control, flames flared up again in a nearby area.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Video: First responders rescue man stuck on Great Falls
Auburn Fire and Rescue personnel went to Great Falls in the Androscoggin River to rescue a man stuck on the rocks.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Fire destroys house in Auburn
All who lived at the single-family home at escaped safely.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Police continue searching the Little Androscoggin River for Mark Conley
State law enforcement officials used a canoe and a dog to search Wednesday for the missing man from Naples.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2021
Photo Album: Blue Mass honors those in public safety
Bishop Robert P. Deeley presides over annual Mass for those who work in public safety, including police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, 911 operators, EMS personnel and all others who are first to respond.
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PublishedApril 27, 2021
Motorcyclist killed in Lewiston crash
Motorcycle collides with two SUVs at Walnut and Bartlett streets.
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