McIntyre founded a local chapter of 100 Women Who Care, an organization that donates money to local nonprofit organizations. In her spare time, she also volunteers for Seniors Plus and Meals on Wheels.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
The number of mental health providers licensed in Maine is up 60% since 2019. It still isn’t enough.
Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 17 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Presidents Day, schools and government offices are closed. TUESDAY, Feb. 18 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall.
Posted inMaine
How much snow fell this weekend in Maine? Explore our interactive map
Totals across the state generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches as of Sunday.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine’s senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump’s second term.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, bPlus
Cher Parmenter: Greene woman welds her car-culture passion and artistic talents
Face time: Cher Parmenter makes art and furniture out of old car parts, and when it comes to marketing her creations, she goes old-school.
Posted inMaine, News
For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
Posted inbPlus, Maine, New England
The life-threatening encounter with ‘the biggest lobster of them all’
The Lewiston Evening Journal detailed in 1895 a battle between fishermen and an ‘enraged’ supersize lobster.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Downtown Lewiston residents find themselves under fire
Anybody who lives in the downtown — or even on the edge of it — has come to understand that there are risks to going outside that simply weren’t there a few years back.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine research labs warn that Trump’s NIH cuts would be devastating
The cutbacks would hobble life sciences research, experts say.