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.
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Varsity Maine boys hockey poll dominated by Class A semifinalists
Thornton Academy continues to lead the way as the unanimous No. 1.
These Maine boys hockey players are Travis Roy Award semifinalists
Thornton Academy, Yarmouth/Cheverus and Falmouth each have two players in the running for the prestigious award.
Lewiston co-op boys hockey knocks off Edward Little, advances to Class A semifinals
The Blue Devils open the Class A playoffs with a commanding quarterfinal victory over the rival Red Eddies.
Lewiston woman charged after multiple gunshots hit vehicle, police say
Leyla Isaak, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated reckless conduct, five counts of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and one count of criminal mischief.
Top seeds ranked in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton, Messalonskee and Gorham/Massabesic are all in the top 5.
Baked bean supper Saturday at Auburn church | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 4:30-6 p.m. There will be two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, brown hot dogs, cole slaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults,…
Electric blanket sparks fire that destroys Lisbon home
A cat that lived in the home was unaccounted for a day after the blaze at 104 Ferry Road.
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Edgecomb man sentenced in 2024 killing in Turner
Luke Krott, 27, was sentenced for the killing of a Virginia man whose body was found stuffed in a barrel in Edgecomb.
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.
Trial date set for former Lewiston city councilor accused of gun theft
Iman Osman resigned shortly after he was indicted in December on one count of receiving stolen property and one count of theft by unauthorized taking.
25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
Maine upped standards for community paramedics. Now, some are leaving.
The requirements are aimed at standardizing the emerging preventive health field, but some say it could leave Maine’s most vulnerable residents with less care.
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…
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