How Maine residents can get the most out of their heat pumps
Homeowners are using heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use. But proper use and weatherization are key to maximizing benefits, experts say.
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Incentives, rebates still available, but federal heat pump help runs out Dec. 31
Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.
5 tips for an efficient heat pump
If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.
First 2026 refugees expected Nov. 24 as Maine’s annual arrivals drop significantly
The state’s resettlement total of 50 people is a 95% decline from last year, leaving Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services preparing for a far slower pace of arrivals.
Special election could be coming for Lewiston legislative seat
At least three people have already announced intentions to run for the House District 94 seat vacated by Kristen Cloutier.
Soccer, state football and the first snow of the season in Lewiston focus of Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Nov. 7-13, 2025.
An afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club in Auburn
The clubhouse was a flurry of activity Thursday. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham.
Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges
Last month’s recall of a strain of a Yani product sold at 21 stores has been expanded by the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy to include three more strains and five more stores.
Mystery Photo for Nov. 16, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?
One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.
Lewiston completes plan for overhauling Simard-Payne park
Officials will now attempt to fund and implement the changes as the city hopes to increase community use of Lewiston’s riverfront area.
Help decide the future of Lewiston’s historic Red Shop
An open house will be held Nov. 19 to discuss potential uses for the building in Simard-Payne Park.
Obituary: Louis Alphonse Collet
LEWISTON – Louis Alphonse Collet, a faithful, devoted, and thoughtful man, passed away on Nov. 8, 2025, at the age of 97. Born May 22, 1928, Louis was a resident of Lewiston. Louis graduated from Edward Little High School in 1948. Following his graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country for two years.…
Familiar No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys soccer poll of 2025
Scarborough ends season as the unanimous No. 1 team.
Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely
A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.
Gov. Mills visits Lewiston to honor Maine veterans
‘We’ve given our share in the state of Maine,’ Mills said.
Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Lewiston food pantry at risk of losing Good Shepherd support
Kaydenz Kitchen says it has been given until the end of the month to relocate or reopen its food pantry or it will lose critical funding from Good Shepherd Food Bank.
NCAA tournaments await many Maine collegiate teams
UMaine women’s soccer will play Central Florida, while the Bates field hockey team earns bye into Division III second round.
Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
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