Sunday’s race ‘Born to Ski’ was Nonstop Nordic’s fifth cross country ski race of the season. Ski the Night Away will be held Tuesday night in Portland before the series wraps up at Lost Valley in Auburn on March 23.
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Educators propose new school for teens struggling with addiction in Aroostook County
Spurred by a teacher who has seen the issues wrought by substance use among local teens, the proposal hinges on getting funding from the state’s pool of opioid settlement money.
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As birthing units close, where do midwives fit in?
As hospitals close their birthing units, independent midwives are reluctant to provide care in areas without a safety net.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Love stories are behind Albanian priest’s fate leading Lewiston’s Greek church
Father Bendo and his wife, Georgia, moved their family from Albania to Lewiston, where they’ve received a warm and supportive reception.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn and Lewiston councils to hold workshops and meetings this week
L-A This Week looks ahead to local agendas.
Posted inMaine, News
We’re skating by in this Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 22-28, 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill aims to fight online ‘doxxing’ and harassment of children
The bill, sponsored by Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, was filed before a Republican lawmaker posted photos of a transgender student athlete that went viral on social media last month.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Meet Jennifer Boenig, Auburn’s ‘coordinator of fun’
Boenig is the creative force behind the city’s big events, bringing people together with fun, energy and a touch of ‘organized chaos.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Politics
Laurel Libby turns muzzle into megaphone in transgender competition debate
‘I think it was a huge misstep,’ the Auburn Republican said in an interview, referring to House Democrats’ vote last week to censure her.