Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 6-12, 2026.
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Former Rep. Jeff Evangelos, fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, dies at 73
Evangelos, I-Friendship, was known for his fiery speeches and his willingness to criticize both Democratic and Republican governors.
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Regions we’re most excited about in the Maine basketball tourneys
Here are the tournaments that Varsity Maine reporters are looking forward to the most.
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Maine basketball teams in new tournament homes
With this year’s reclassification, several groups must adjust to significant site changes compared to recent seasons, particularly in Class A and Class B.
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Maine’s top judge says she worries about political divisiveness
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
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Lewiston House District 94 special election profile: Scott Harriman, Democrat
Harriman has been a city councilor since 2022, and the council’s representative on the School Committee since 2024.
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Lewiston House District 94 special election profile: Janet Beaudoin, Republican
Beaudoin is a longtime Lewiston resident and School Committee member.
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Harriman, Beaudoin vie for Lewiston State House seat
The Feb. 24 special election for the House District 94 seat will determine who will take the remainder of former Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s term.
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These Maine basketball squads might surprise higher seeds
Here are three boys and three girls teams we think have a chance to cause beautiful chaos.
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These 15 players will impact the Maine boys basketball tournament
Elite players can be found from York to Madawaska and from Salem Township to Bar Harbor.