Steve Collins

Sun Journal

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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Published
December 29, 2023

Jared Golden opposes decision to bar Trump from Maine ballot

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation who expressed support for the decision to keep Donald Trump off the the Republican primary ballot.
Published
December 28, 2023

After Lewiston shootings, gun control is a serious campaign issue in Maine

Candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate differ on best approach to guns
Published
December 22, 2023

How ‘true heroes’ tried to stop a killer at a Lewiston bowling alley

Two women who survived the Oct. 25 mass shooting tell the story of how their partners fell victim trying to save others.
Published
December 19, 2023

With ‘deep sadness’ Gov. Janet Mills ponders Lewiston mass shooting

No easy answers for what should come next, but determined to consider every option.
Published
December 17, 2023

‘Survive. Survive. Survive’: Lewiston shooting survivor is figuring out a new path

Despite grievous injuries from the Oct. 25 mass shooting, Ben Dyer aims to live a normal life again.
Published
December 14, 2023

Austin Theriault calls for debates in Maine 2nd congressional primary

Fort Kent lawmaker seeks a series of three debates with fellow Republican Mike Soboleski
Published
December 10, 2023

Among the performances over the years in Lewiston

The following musical artists each performed in Lewiston at various venues. The listing includes the venue of the performance, and a song they likely played on stage in Lewiston. The following musical artists each performed in Lewiston at various venues. The listing includes the venue of the performance, and a link to a song they […]
Published
December 9, 2023

If there’s a rock ‘n’ roll heaven, it might just be Lewiston

At least 23 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have performed in Lewiston.
Published
December 7, 2023

National Republicans push Austin Theriault as their pick in Maine 2nd District race

A primary will select the party’s challenger against U.S. Rep. Jared Golden next year.
Published
December 6, 2023

Officials figuring out how to distribute $2.4 million in mass shooting-related donations

The funds will likely be handed out to victims of the Lewiston shootings in March, according to administrators of the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund.