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Lewiston council delays revaluation, supports cutting 8 city positions to lower budget

Lewiston council delays revaluation, supports cutting 8 city positions to lower budget

City councilors abandoned the idea of phasing in the property revaluation over 2 or 3 years because of cost and confusion.

Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes

Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes

Proposed budget for Rumford-area schools cuts 19 positions

Proposed budget for Rumford-area schools cuts 19 positions

CMP’s new rate plan could mean short-term bill decrease, long-term hike

CMP’s new rate plan could mean short-term bill decrease, long-term hike

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures

Spring bees, softball and a rescue are the focus of Lewiston area week in photos

Spring bees, softball and a rescue are the focus of Lewiston area week in photos

Test your knowledge of local news with Sun Journal’s weekly quiz

Test your knowledge of local news with Sun Journal’s weekly quiz

How Susan Collins and Republicans are handling Trump’s Federal Reserve threat

How Susan Collins and Republicans are handling Trump’s Federal Reserve threat

Trump is threatening again to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell doesn’t resign when his term ends May 15.

Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn

Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn

Auburn residents want to see natural landscapes preserved amid development

Auburn residents want to see natural landscapes preserved amid development

A TikTok streamer in Lewiston gains following while running for mental health

A TikTok streamer in Lewiston gains following while running for mental health

OUR EVENTS

Open Door with Andrew Butcher, president of the Maine Connectivity Authority

Open Door with Andrew Butcher, president of the Maine Connectivity Authority

LATEST

Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single in 10th lifts Red Sox to win

High schools Friday: Lewiston boys lacrosse opens with win

Altoona beats Sea Dogs for first win of season

Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

Hearts of Pine make changes in backfield before facing FC Naples

Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School

Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death

SPORTS

High schools Thursday: Poland softball outslugs Lake Region

Maine boys lacrosse success starts with supremacy at the faceoff

Maine boys lacrosse success starts with supremacy at the faceoff

Meet the 5 western Maine boys lacrosse players to watch in 2026

Meet the 5 western Maine boys lacrosse players to watch in 2026

Sea Dogs cruise to third straight win over Curve

Sea Dogs cruise to third straight win over Curve

NHL playoffs start with a changing of the guard in East

NHL playoffs start with a changing of the guard in East

High Peaks Alliance highlights growth at Sugarloaf gathering

High Peaks Alliance highlights growth at Sugarloaf gathering

OUR COLUMNISTS

I’m realizing Platner could be Maine’s next senator | Steve Collins

I’m realizing Platner could be Maine’s next senator | Steve Collins

by Steve Collins |

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OPINION

War liberalism is alive and well at NPR | Opinion

War liberalism is alive and well at NPR | Opinion

California chaos should serve as a warning for Maine Democrats | Jim Fossel

California chaos should serve as a warning for Maine Democrats | Jim Fossel

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

How to restore America’s honor? Deal with the ‘alpha male.’ | Letter

Keep supporting Planned Parenthood | Letter

As senator, Janet Mills will do what she says | Letter

Everyone deserves to be protected from sexual violence | Letter

LIFE & CULTURE

3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships

3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships

This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway

This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway

UMaine professor looks for ghosts in Stephen King’s work

UMaine professor looks for ghosts in Stephen King’s work

More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column

More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column

FOOD

This food critic’s been diving deep into Greater Portland breakfasts for 20 years

This food critic’s been diving deep into Greater Portland breakfasts for 20 years

Nothing is easy about making vanilla from orchids. This Portland attorney is hooked anyway

Nothing is easy about making vanilla from orchids. This Portland attorney is hooked anyway

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at a secret location in western Maine

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at a secret location in western Maine

These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)

These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)

How high gas prices are rippling through Maine’s economy

How high gas prices are rippling through Maine’s economy

Norway, Paris, Oxford, Buckfield, Otisfield

Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School

Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School

Sheriffs say state failure to boost jail funding ‘deepens strain on families’

Sheriffs say state failure to boost jail funding ‘deepens strain on families’

West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race

Bethel, Greenwood, Woodstock, Newry

Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers

Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers

Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger

Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure

Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure

Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Canton

West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race

Sandbar the perfect place to play in Canton

Bean supper in Auburn; plant sale in Mexico | Sun Spots

Farmington, Wilton

Wilton to ask voters to weigh in on police service collaboration with Jay

Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions

Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions

Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers

Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers

Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls

Wilton to ask voters to weigh in on police service collaboration with Jay

Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote

Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote

Androscoggin County deputies flee fungus, move to new offices

Androscoggin County deputies flee fungus, move to new offices

Rangeley, Carrabassett Valley, Kingfield

Carrabassett Valley man indicted in girlfriend’s death

In Rangeley, guessing the ice-out date part of a long tradition

In Rangeley, guessing the ice-out date part of a long tradition

Rangeley school welcomes Maine author

Rangeley school welcomes Maine author

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