7 ideas for dinner and a movie to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Maine
Here are some suggestions for Maine restaurants or takeout spots where you can find the perfect cuisine to match the movie you want to see, at home or in theaters.
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Lisbon may ban businesses from using town dump
Town officials say residential taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot the bill for commercial businesses that utilize the transfer station.
Dedicated pipeline fuels small, successful Maine wrestling programs
While Class B squads don’t have heavy numbers to choose from, past success and program buy-in have helped keep teams afloat.
Another Sabattus police chief resigns: ‘The department is falling apart’
After 5 chiefs in 5 years, the town is considering joining forces with Lisbon.
Slight shuffle in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton and Messalonskee hold on to top two spots, but the other three squads switch places.
Lisbon rolls out property tax relief program for seniors
The program comes on the heels of steep property tax increases, with more likely to come.
Mexico UCC hosts annual Valentine’s Day sweets sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”), 163 Main St., will hold its annual Sweets for Your Sweetie sale Saturday, Feb.14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delicious goodies in festive Valentine packaging will be on sale. A few new events have been added this year. Photographer Kylie Robin will be available from 10 a.m.…
As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
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Lewiston woman at Portland hospital after pedestrian crash
Police say the woman was dragged a block in the Feb. 5 incident.
Semifinalists named for 2025-26 Mr. Maine Basketball award
Finalists for the award will be announced later this month before the winner is revealed at the MABC awards banquet in March.
Proposed Turner budget raises spending by $159,261
The town’s annual meeting is set for April 11 at Leavitt Area High School.
Feel the love at Valentine events in Lewiston, Auburn, Farmington, and much more | Get out!
Highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Girl Scouts hosting information session for families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Girl Scouts of River Valley is hosting an informational session at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. to introduce families to what Girl Scouts can offer. We will have a traditional meeting with an opening, discuss what activities we will be working on,…
Auburn frozen seafood meal company catches national spotlight
Scott & Jon’s is one of the fastest-growing brands in its catergory, according to Instacart.
Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Edward Little boys hockey shuts out PLOG
Red Eddies goalie Caden Westhoven stops all 18 shots by the Kings to earn his second shutout of the season.
Lewiston boys, Brunswick girls repeat as KVAC A indoor track champs
The Blue Devils go back-to-back, and the Dragons win their fourth title in five years.
Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
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