State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.
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Rumford proposes 5.59% increase in 2026-27 town budget
Spending plan includes significant 1-year reduction in capital spending.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Kingfield residents discuss possible new school district budget
The Kingfield School Options Committee presented a proposed budget for a new school district to residents March 24.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Applications for Maine’s new paid family leave program open Monday
The program, which will start paying out benefits on May 1, provides up to 12 weeks of pay for Mainers to take medical, parental, military or safety leave.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Number of children in Maine in state custody continues to drop
A state official credits the decline in part to a renewed focus on preventing abuse and neglect.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Need a seat? Bethel’s got a few.
A dumpster full of chairs on Broad Street was a little less full on the second day.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel gets in the spirit of Easter
The Town Office is showing it’s colors this week, and they are shades of pastel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mystery Photo for March 29, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Eid celebration, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, spring sports & snow focus of week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images March 20-26, 2026.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Trump reluctantly praises Susan Collins in Fox News interview
The president initially lumped Maine’s senior senator into a group of Republicans he’s ‘not at all fans of,’ before calling her ‘a good person.’