In spite of my earlier misconceptions about hiking, I’ve fallen for it . . . and for the hundreds of great hiking spots within a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn.
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Jane’s Walk tours unwind the fabric of Maine’s communities
On Saturday, over 50 free walking tours — part of a ‘global festival’ across 200 cities — highlighted the history of 29 municipalities in Maine.
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Maine Turnpike traffic snarled for several hours after tractor-trailer crash in Arundel
In a statement Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police said the truck driver is believed to have ‘suffered a medical event’ and crashed into the guardrail.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Four Livermore Falls men sentenced in Farmington kidnapping and robbery
Sentences for Jeromy Merchant, Joshua Soucy, Xavior Merchant and Troy Hampton ranged from 10 and 25 years, with some of that time suspended.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police investigate reports of shots fired in Auburn
One man had to duck behind a Jeep to avoid a spray of gunfire coming from the other side of the street, according to a witness.
Posted inMaine, News
Mills orders flags to half-staff Sunday for firefighter memorial
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, to be held in Maryland, honors firefighters who were killed in the line of duty during the prior year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
The Week in Photos: April 26-May 2, 2025
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Susan Collins cites ‘serious objections’ to Trump’s budget, plans ‘aggressive’ hearing schedule
She is among several Republican senators who criticized the president’s proposal for military spending Friday, as well as proposed cuts to non-military programs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.