Forty-five firefighters from nine departments respond to battle the fire on Sunday morning.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News
New bills could allow towns to come together and take over abandoned dams
If the 3 Bucksport-area dams are forfeited, the water supply of several towns will be in peril.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Bill would add to hotel sales tax to fund school construction
The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Portland studio launches the ‘Netflix of Maine,’ a streaming platform for and about the state
StreamState will feature films, shows and workshops about Maine or by Maine producers, plus live Maine events.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
We asked Mainers what businesses they want to see set up shop. Here’s what they said.
The wish list includes more indoor recreation, a Cheesecake Factory and an Ikea.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Working group recommends regulating intoxicating hemp
A group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
Posted inMaine, News
The Week in Photos: Jan. 25-31, 2025
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston names Waterville manager Bryan Kaenrath as new city administrator
The former legislator and administrator in Saco and Waterville will start in April, roughly a year after former city administrator Heather Hunter resigned.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Waterville mayor, councilors react to manager’s resignation
City Manager Bryan Kaenrath sent an email to councilors just before midnight Thursday notifying them he is leaving his job May 1.