DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”), 163 Main St., will hold its annual Sweets for Your Sweetie sale Saturday, Feb.14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delicious goodies in festive Valentine packaging will be on sale. A few new events have been added this year. Photographer Kylie Robin will be available from 10 a.m. […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
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Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bonny Eagle, Oxford Hills win Class A cheering regionals
The Scots win the South after coming close in back-to-back years, and the Vikings build off their KVAC title-winning performance.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Unified Basketball, Varsity Maine
Unified basketball is all the best parts of Maine high school sports
Thursday’s round robin at the Augusta Civic Center was a reminder to find joy in the act of playing.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine boys hockey poll features a new No. 2 with a strong resume
Thornton still first, while Messalonskee rises on the strength of wins over other ranked teams.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Lewiston-Auburn area shelters ready for ‘bitter’ cold snap. Here’s where to go
Lewiston’s warming center, Auburn’s senior center and Lisbon’s police station are among the places available for those in need as artic weather arrives.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Some changes to Varsity Maine boys hockey poll after interesting week
Thornton still No. 1, and the No. 2 team is unchanged despite dropping two of three games.
Posted inMaine, News
Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
Sherlock was remembered by colleagues as a calm and hardworking reporter whose versatility was evident across a 4-decade career.
Posted inNews, Sun Spots
Sun Spotters send cards for a loved one | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank everyone for being there for my brother, Daniel Davis. Sending all those cards carried him through. Because of you, he wasn’t alone with his thoughts and you all carried him through until the end. He loved you all and I send heartfelt thanks for reaching out to him. […]
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheering teams know there is time to tinker after conference championships
While most of the work has been put into the final presentation, pieces can be moved around, or even removed.