‘Like losing a cherished friend’: Lewiston-based Farmers’ Almanac to cease publication after 208 years
Facing a changing readership, the Farmers’ Almanac will end publication after more than 200 years of weather forecasts, gardening tips and old-fashioned advice.
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LOCAL & STATE
Voters’ opinions split on referendum questions in Greenwood
One voter said it’s all about being respectful of other people’s views. ‘Some people lose sight of that.’
Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a $10.50 property tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
Maine voters surprised by Golden’s decision not to seek reelection
Residents of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they are sympathetic to the congressman’s concerns about increasing incivility and political violence.
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Another independent enters 2026 Maine governor’s race
Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new five-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach…
Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 ‘high-volume’ airports across the country, including Boston’s Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
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Varsity Maine
Monmouth girls soccer falls to Ashland in Class D semifinals
The Mustangs’ season ends with a 2-1 loss to the unbeaten Hornets.
Photography
Lewiston remembers, school sports, Halloween highlighted in Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Oct. 24-30, 2025.
Things to Do
5 Maine events this week include The Lone Bellow and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
There’s also Rennie Harris’ Puremovement hip-hop dance event in Westbrook and a play about emergency medical responders in Bath.
Crimes and Courts
Border Patrol agent who shot woman in Chicago works in Maine
Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.
