If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.
Lewiston
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.
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.