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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.
High schools Thursday: Edward Little Unified basketball tops Poland
Joshua Peace scores 20 for the Red Eddies.
First look at Auburn’s next school budget shows a near 5% increase
The proposed budget totals $67 million, with the city responsible for $21.5 million.
Firefighters battle blaze at Willie’s Auto Body in Turner
It was the 2nd straight day of traffic disruptions on heavily traveled Route 4.
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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.
Bates women’s basketball reaches third round with stunning comeback
The Bobcats erase a 16-point halftime deficit against Smith, a perennial NCAA Division III contender.
Lewiston-area drivers react to rising prices at the gas pump
Gas prices rose sharply this week after attacks on Iran rattled markets.
New Lewiston fitness center boosted by $10 million donation to Bates College
The $45 million project will double the space of the current facility.
Mystery Photo for March 1, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
No more Maine data centers for now, lawmakers say
Lawmakers advanced a measure that drew attention last month when one senator said it could kill a previously unannounced project in Sanford.
Snow, sleet on Friday will give way to springlike temps across Maine next week
Temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday could climb above 60 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
A massive housing project is transforming downtown Lewiston
Photographer Russ Dillingham captures the DeWitt housing project, with 104 units across two buildings, as it takes shape along Pine Street.
Anthem reaches in-network agreement with Bangor, Lewiston hospitals
Covenant Health agreed to a multi-year contract to keep its services in-network across central and western Maine.
Lewiston nonprofit returns shooting relief money as national group sets up new fund
The Root Cellar will donate more than $65,000 to VictimsFirst, matching funds it received after the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shootings.
Maine Maple Sunday is coming soon| Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think I’m behind the curve here (as usual), but when is Maple Sunday? Will the date be changed because of the cold weather? — Heidi, no town ANSWER: According to the Maine Maple Producers Association, Maine Maple Sunday will be held the fourth weekend of the month, just like always. I’ve…
Cheverus/Yarmouth boys hockey edges Lewiston co-op to reach Class A final
Behind a Ben Dumais goal, Cheverus/Yarmouth shuts out the Blue Devils.
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