The legislation builds on initiatives to track kits and address backlogs in Cumberland, Kennebec and Penobscot counties.
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Snowboarder dies in Sugarloaf Mountain accident
The guest’s ‘untimely death’ occurred Saturday around 9 a.m., a spokesperson for the Carrabassett Valley ski resort confirmed.
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Seasonal allergies getting worse? Blame climate change.
As temperatures rise, plants produce more pollen over a longer period of time. But locally collected pollen counts are on the way to help Mainers with seasonal allergies navigate the worst of the sneeze season.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Cuts to federal food program put local farms, schools in a bind
The Trump administration is ending a program that helped districts and producers bring local food to Maine students.
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Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
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Should transgender athletes be able to compete in high school sports? Here’s what Maine students say about it.
As state and federal officials argue over whether allowing transgender athletes to compete violates the law, we asked students for their thoughts on the issue.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Wolf Cove Inn is a smaller wedding venue experiencing growth
Demand for micro weddings is growing, especially among the budget-conscious.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Is the honeymoon over for owners of Maine wedding venues?
Hustling since the pandemic, Maine wedding industry veterans now fear the state has reached a saturation point.
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‘Intense’ Four Square World Championships returning to Bridgton
The annual event brings players from around the globe to the small town for some serious competition in the playground sport.
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The Sabattus shooting, maple sap boiling and a Lisbon artist are the focus of The Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from March 29-April 4, 2025.