First look at Lewiston’s next city budget shows nearly 9% increase
The early plan, which includes county and debt spending, comes amid rising costs and lower revenues.
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Lewiston Planning Board OKs mosque expansion against neighbors’ pleas
The representatives of two nearby businesses said the changes at the Bartlett Street site would make things worse in the area.
Woman’s Literary Union hosts Prom Gown Giveaway | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is the Woman’s Literary Union having a Prom Gown Giveaway this year? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: The 13th Prom Gown Giveaway, a very popular event, is scheduled at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free prom gowns and…
Lewiston Unified basketball gets past Poland
Mark Gratwick leads the Blue Devils’ offensive attack.
Raising gardens in Paris, powerful stories in Farmington, live music everywhere | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Lewiston health care provider raided by federal agents
More than a dozen agents were seen Tuesday entering the offices of Bright Future Healthier You at 95 Park St.
Lewiston school budget up 11%, with 30 positions eliminated: ‘We would provide less for the kids’
The budget proposal was presented Monday to the school committee.
Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends sets fundraiser in Auburn| Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is holding a Spring Bake & Craft Sale Fundraiser at Axis Natural Foods, 120 Center St., Suite 300, in Auburn onFriday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The weather may be warming up, but that doesn’t make living outside any easier for our feral cat community.…
Androscoggin County tax rate drops as property valuations rise
The tax rate is $1.04 per $1,000 of property valuation, 1 cent less than last year.
Maine’s high school football coaching carousel is still spinning
Nearly 18% of the state’s 79 programs will have new head coaches in 2026, and several will be first-time varsity coaches in their 20s.
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Former Auburn middle school coach sentenced for sex crime
Dyllan St. Peter, 21, will serve no jail time but will be required to register as a sex offender for 10 years.
Edgecomb man sentenced in 2024 killing in Turner
Luke Krott, 27, was sentenced for the shooting death of a Virginia man whose body was found stuffed in a barrel in Edgecomb.
How Lisbon’s interim manager proposes to shrink the next town budget
After a spike in property tax bills last year, the town’s budget proposal reduces spending by nearly $1 million.
Frost heaves, big peanut news and some truly horrible ear worms just for you | Column
Mark LaFlamme offers some advice to lonely Gilbert O’Sullivan, who should consider himself lucky.
Sun Spotter grateful for readers of column | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to thank you for connecting me to various people and sending me irreplaceable, priceless information, letters and pictures regarding my father, Thomas Kerrigan. (August 2024 Sun Spots). I also want to thank Sun Spotters who continue to answer the call when people have questions going unanswered. If anything, Sun Spots…
Minot residents could be losers in battle over Auburn library funding
City officials say Auburn taxpayers are subsidizing the library for nonresidents. Others see something more mutually beneficial.
Fire that destroyed Turner auto body shop Thursday started in the carpeting
Fire chief estimates the loss to Willie’s Auto Body at more than $500,000.
Auburn woman pleads guilty to tax fraud
Rakiya Mohamed was the owner of Reliable Language Resources when she was charged with filing false federal income tax returns.
Playoff thrills, snow fun & construction: Lewiston area’s week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2026.
Maine flood risk eases, but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
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