Brayden’s Vegetable Stand opens on Hatch Road.
July 2020
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: Florida teachers union sues over return to in-person classes
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. Florida’s largest teachers union sued top state officials Monday over an order mandating a return of in-person schooling, drawing the courts into an increasingly politicized nationwide debate over when and how kids can return to class amid the pandemic. The suit from the […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Age of people testing positive for COVID-19 is trending younger
Of the 22 new cases reported Sunday – the most recent date for which age data is available – 14 people were in their 30s or younger, including six in their 20s and three younger than 20.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Animal Tales: The dogs do it all at Merrill’s Detector Dog Services in Readfield
At Merrill’s Detector Dog Services, the most sought after employees have fur and four paws.
Posted inSports
Contenders will tee off early as Maine Women’s Amateur opens at Augusta Country Club
The past two champs, Jordan Laplume and Bailey Plourde, enter as favorites to win the three-day tournament.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Q&A with Auburn Police Chief Jason Moen
A story published on July 12 that examined a five-year period of arrest data in Lewiston and Auburn did not include comments provided to the Sun Journal by Auburn Police Chief Jason Moen. The questions that were asked and his responses are below: Q: Considering U.S. Census figures estimated the Black African American (alone) population […]
Posted inThings to Do
Take a day for an island getaway
In this summer of the staycation, consider day trips to these nearby Maine islands.
Posted inMaine, News
Developer facing lawsuit, embezzlement accusations files for bankruptcy
Bernard Saulnier, who had proposed high-profile developments in Saco and Portland, filed for bankruptcy in late June.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine
On this date in Maine history: July 20
July 20, 1970: A fire of unknown origin destroys a B-52 Stratofortress bomber on the ground at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. The $7.7 million (about $51.4 million in 2019) jet burns down to the tarmac in less than an hour. Small explosions occur when fuel tanks rupture and the plane’s tires burst. Two […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.