2026 – Page 394 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine Mariners, Sports

Mariners acquire forward Zach Jordan from Fort Wayne

by Staff report January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Maine trades Lynden McCallum for the 29-year-old forward.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Five boys basketball storylines to follow this week

by Mike Mandell January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.

Business, Maine, News

Disaster loans available for Maine businesses hurt by May downpours, cold spell

by Drew Johnson January 6, 2026January 12, 2026

The federal disaster loans can be used by eligible businesses and nonprofits to pay debts, payroll and other bills that went unpaid due to the weather’s impact.

Elections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

How Trump’s military action in Venezuela is playing in Maine’s U.S. Senate race

by Randy Billings January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Political analysts say the raid’s impact on the race will depend on how the situation unfolds and the extent of U.S. involvement going forward.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

Sufi music in Freeport, dancing in Lewiston, skating at Pineland | Get out!

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.

Letters

Transparency required for Maine opioid settlement funds | Letter

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Recent reporting on the attorney general’s handling of opioid settlement funds raises serious concerns about transparency and oversight. Maine has secured more than $260 million through opioid settlements, money intended to address a crisis that has taken thousands of lives in our state. Those funds were divided deliberately, with clear rules for the Maine Recovery Council […]