Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes

by Rachel Ohm April 14, 2025April 15, 2025

A bill from Rep. Adam Lee would end Maine’s system of splitting electoral votes if Nebraska does the same, a move Lee said he hopes serves as a disincentive to partisan forces in both states.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

New Sharon sets hearing to consider takeover of water district

by Donna M. Perry April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

If the emergency bill LD 1346 is approved, it would go into effect immediately and the referendum for voters to consider taking over will be in June.

News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Andover voters reject town manager form of government

by Bruce Farrin April 14, 2025April 15, 2025

Selectmen advocated for the change because of the amount of work involved and the time it takes for the three of them.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Spring weather draws golfers to Tabers in Auburn

by Russ Dillingham April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

After about 20 years off, Maurice Doyon is getting back into the sport by breaking in a new set of clubs.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon residents likely to see increase in property taxes for proposed school budget

by Kendra Caruso April 14, 2025June 4, 2025

The school budget currently proposed would increase the share raised through property taxes by almost 8% compared to last year.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back

by Riley Board April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.