Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Farmington property owners to learn about new valuations Sept. 12

by Donna M. Perry August 28, 2025September 2, 2025

Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians

by Jake Freudberg August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.

Maine, News

Lewiston voters face changes as staggered terms take effect in November

by Andrew Rice August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

The first official election under staggered terms will see four City Council seats and four School Committee seats up for grabs.

Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins ‘extremely alarmed’ at Trump administration firing of CDC director

by Rachel Ohm August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Maine’s senior senator reacted Thursday to the firing of Susan Monarez, who was let go by the administration this week after reportedly clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

Maine, News, Outdoors

State rangers will patrol Tumbledown Mountain over Labor Day weekend

by Donna M. Perry August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.

Maine

More parts of Maine are in drought, affecting nearly 1.2 million residents

by Gillian Graham August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

The areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions have expanded, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.