Deadly Sabattus shooting, Hells Angels option in Buckfield among top local stories of 2025
Here’s a look and some updates on the Sun Journal’s most-read stories of 2025.
Auburn News
Clover Health Care offers senior support program | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn will host program featuring a thoughtful and compassionate conversation about the changing needs of seniors. Titled, “How Do You Know? Is It Time to Start the Conversation?” it will be presented Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 2-3 p.m. From how the right support can…
Auburn’s New Year’s Eve bash a hit, as always
Some danced. Others mingled. Many crowded around tables to taste some of the beer and food offered up at the increasingly popular New Year’s Auburn bash.
Edward Little boys hockey hands Fryeburg co-op its first loss of season
The Red Eddies only had 12 players available in their win over the Ice Cats.
Homeland Security auditing Lewiston businesses
Federal agents visited at least two Lewiston addresses Tuesday as part of an audit effort.
Lewiston voices share hopes for 2026
A mix of residents and visitors share what they’re looking forward to in the coming year, from compassion to recovery to careers.
Cooper Spring: Magical water or a placebo effect? | Column
Mark LaFlamme decided not to fill his water jugs at a Buckfield spring and now he’s paying the price.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region boys soccer team
Class A North is well-represented on a team that features the best from Sun Journal country.
Auburn Community Concert Band seeking new members | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The next open membership window to join the Auburn Community Concert Band is January 7-21. Membership requirements are owning your own wind instrument, knowing how to read music, and being able to commit to the band’s weekly schedule of Wednesday evening rehearsals and concerts. For the upcoming summer concert season, the band…
Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
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Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
11 Maine librarians share the books they loved in 2025
The recommendations come from librarians in Kennebunkport, Gorham, Portland, Freeport, Lewiston and Brunswick, among others.
Federal judge in Maine issues injunction to stop changes to drug discount program
The Maine Hospital Association and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this month.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region girls cross country team
Runners from all classes stood out in the area this fall.
Winter storm brings ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ to Maine on Monday
The storm brought icy rain and sleet throughout Maine, resulting in lowered speed limits, closures and car crashes across the state.
Enjoy Maine on a budget with 17 free or cheap things to do
Don’t sleep on these bargains, including several colleges that offer free admission to their art galleries.
Wintry mix to fall Monday morning across Maine
Freezing rain could make roads icy during the morning commute.
Trinity Jubilee Center has programs for needy | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Trinity Jubilee Center has these programs available for those in need: Food Pantry & Diaper Bank: Wednesdays at 7:45-10:45 a.m.; Free Medical Clinic: Wednesdays at 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Homeless Shelter hours: Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Employment assistance: Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; other office help (paperwork, mental…
Special stories of trees light up Christmas season | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Dec. 13, my husband and I went Christmas tree shopping. We found one at a local business and got in line to pay for the tree. The clerk told us that the customer in line ahead of us had already paid for it. We want to thank this very generous man…
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State football team
State finalists well represented among the top offensive and defensive players in the state.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region football team
Oxford Hills, Leavitt, Winthrop, Oak Hill, Dirigo, Poland and Spruce Mountain all feature multiple players.
Gather to Grow seeks donations and support | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In May 2025, we transitioned from 25 years as the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center to become Gather to Grow, a Center for Community Food Resilience. While we’ve embraced a new name and look, we continue to cultivate the same clear vision: to transform a place into a home where each of us can be fed…
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