Mark LaFlamme swears he didn’t act like a wimp at the dentist.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Andwell wants more in-home pediatric state funding as officials propose cutting financial support for health care
Andwell advocates for more skilled in-home pediatric Mainecare funding as low reimbursement rates are requiring the health system to reduce that service.
How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country
A battle is being waged across states about whether ‘retroactive laws’ reviving expired claims under previous statutes of limitations are constitutional.
‘Misery for dinner’ and other facts that lifted my Franco pride
Camden Martin’s local class on the history of French Canadians in Maine is full of interesting information … and answers to why I’m here.
Lewiston and Auburn announce parking bans
Lewiston’s ban is from 9 p.m. Sunday until 8 a.m. Monday; Auburn’s ban is 7 p.m. Sunday until noon on Monday.
Drop-In Center reopens with new name and location in Auburn
The former Pleasant Street Drop-in Center located at the First Universalist Church of Auburn has moved to a new location at 121 Mill St., under a new name.
Fresh snow arrives in time for Snodeo in Rangeley
Snodeo is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club.
Maine’s first sports betting parlor pauses wagers after state revokes license
Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar was told by officials that it’s no longer eligible for a sports wagering license, but the owner says he doesn’t know why.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 3 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Feb. 4 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. THURSDAY, Feb. 6 […]
Boil water order issued for customers in Wilton, North Jay
There was a lapse in disinfectant at the Wilton Water Department on Friday night, which has been fixed, and as a precaution superintendents are asking customers to boil water for one minute before drinking, washing vegetables, brushing teeth among other uses.