Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Turnpike says to disregard customer service message at tollbooths

by Daniel Kool March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

An E-ZPass ‘system interruption’ is causing some drivers to see the message and red or yellow lights as they pass through the tolls.

Androscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime

Pair arrested in Auburn in organized retail theft investigation, police say

by Mark LaFlamme March 21, 2025March 22, 2025

Police said the men attempted to throw fake identification cards out the window as they were being pulled over by police on Washington Street just before noon Wednesday.

Maine

New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks

by Joe Lawlor March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.

Maine, News, Oxford Hills

Voters may determine fate of Buckfield’s Old Church on the Hill

by Steve Sherlock March 21, 2025

Town officials discussed Tuesday preparing an article for this year’s town meeting to gather feedback on the future of the historic Old Church on the Hill.

Maine, News, Oxford Hills

Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community

by Joe Charpentier March 21, 2025March 23, 2025

Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.

Advertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Buckfield to explore financial impact of leaving Western Foothills school district

by Steve Sherlock March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The Select Board will name an ad hoc committee to see if it is economically feasible to reestablish a district with Hartford and Sumner.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander

Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails

by Joe Charpentier March 21, 2025March 26, 2025

Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Maine college students investigate health effects of forever chemicals

by Penelope Overton March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

But the statewide biotech training program teaching them how to tackle local scientific challenges like this in the laboratory faces an uncertain future because of federal budget cuts.