The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
Auburn
Here are 5 western Maine boys basketball teams to watch in 2025-26
The area has a chance to produce multiple regional champions this season.
Maine facing record low temperatures from blast of arctic cold
With wind chills as low as minus 30 possible, warming shelters are opening across the state, and meteorologists are reminding Mainers to dress in layers and stay hydrated.
Lewiston mayor calls for indicted councilor-elect to step down
Iman Osman, who was indicted on two gun-related charges, said through his attorney he ‘has no plans to step down from public office.’
Maine issues another recall of cannabis products
The recall issued Wednesday applies to products sold at 22 adult-use dispensaries in Maine and stems from the same producer as other recalls in recent months.
Trump comments instill mix of fear and resilience in Maine’s Somali community
Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
3 arrested in Auburn, drugs seized after yearlong investigation
An MDEA investigation led to major drug seizures and the arrest of a local woman and two men from New Gloucester and Massachusetts.
HopSkipDrive to help Lewiston students with transportation needs
A group called Care Drivers will utilize smaller vehicles to transport students with mobility challenges or who require one-on-one care.
Meet the 15 western Maine girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Several of these players will be expected to step up for graduated talent.
Maine officials hope ‘Cold Case Deck of Cards’ will help solve cases
A playing card deck featuring 52 of Maine’s unsolved homicides and suspicious missing persons cases will be distributed to correctional facilities in hopes inmate tips may help solve them.