The community may be small, but Black Mainers are a big part of the state’s history. Now, new businesses and efforts are attracting Black tourists and residents by challenging stereotypes of the Pine Tree State.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council rejects license renewal for cannabis business
Councilors said they were bound to follow the ordinance requiring all code violations be fixed.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports
Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
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Mystery Photo for May 11, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inBaseball, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Monday: Mountain Valley baseball edges St. Dom’s
The Falcons also earn a close win over the Saints in softball.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine schools and the MPA aren’t doing enough to stop hazing | Column
Officials should send a message and deny the Mt. Ararat boys hockey team’s appeal to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Things to Do
Moxie Festival to go Hawaiian this year
Plans include luau-inspired events along with traditional favorites during the three-day July festival.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
Posted inSun Spots
Printing presses find new homes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for your help in finding a home for the table top printing presses and typeset trays (April 25 Sun Spots). Jeff from the Franklin County Agricultural Society waited patiently until 8 a.m. to call me after a friend emailed him regarding the Sun Spots column. I had a very pleasant […]
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Wednesday: Lisbon baseball pulls past Sacopee Valley
Carson Savoy drives in the tying and winning runs for the Greyhounds in the bottom of the sixth; Oxford Hills softball’s Kyeria Morse throws no-hitter.