Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Oct. 24-30, 2025.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobster population falls off New England, leading regulators to declare overfishing
A new report from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says America’s lobster populations are now being overfished in areas off Maine and Massachusetts.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Varsity Maine volleyball poll has heavy state finalists presence
York remains No. 1, but Class A’s Gorham and Thornton Academy move up.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Not much movement in Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Skowhegan’s rise from third to second is the most significant change as top-10 teams remain alive in the postseason.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine will try to keep their season going in playoffs
Maine’s men’s soccer team will play its first USL League One postseason game Saturday at Chattanooga.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
After 20 years, ‘American Idol’s’ Julia Gagnon found a brother she had never met
The former ‘American Idol’ finalist began looking for her brother after her birth mother died in Guatemala in 2024. The search ended with a joyful reunion in North Carolina last week.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Jury awards Maine mother $25M in wrongful death lawsuit against Brunswick health provider
Lyndsey Sutherland alleged that Mid Coast Medical Group failed to follow a standard of care when considering her teenage daughter’s medical symptoms 4 years ago.
Posted inMaine, News
Extreme drought expands in southern Maine, despite recent rain
The National Weather Service says the state needs at least another foot of rain before the ground freezes to overcome drought conditions.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Meet the Mainers who choreograph kisses and hugs – and sex
Intimacy director, a job that’s less than a couple decades old in film and theater, is becoming part of more local productions, helping to make potentially awkward or traumatic moments safe and predictable for the actors.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Four high school football storylines to follow in Week 9
Intriguing playoff matchups in classes B, D, and the eight-man ranks are also among the things to watch.