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Gov. Mills set to deliver annual address to Legislature. Here’s what to look for.

by Randy Billings January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Mills’ 2-year budget proposal includes service cuts and tax increases to meet the state’s constitutional mandate to submit a balanced budget.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Delays to NECEC project in Maine will cost Massachusetts ratepayers more than $500M

by Stephen Singer January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Bay State regulators approve the higher costs caused by political and legal opposition to the 145-mile transmission line in western Maine that is expected to come on line in 2026.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Auburn to begin home inspections as part of citywide revaluation

by Andrew Rice January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Auburn officials are urging residents to cooperate with inspections after a similar effort in Lewiston was suspended due to an extremely low response rate.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime

No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday

by Sun Journal staff report January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime

Police, drug agents raid apartment in Lewiston; 8 teens detained, released

by Mark LaFlamme January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Police say the apartment house at 100 College St. has been the scene of at least two shootings over the past week.

Lewiston-Auburn

St. Dom’s students get lesson on handling mistakes

by Daryn Slover January 27, 2025

Professional motivator Brett “Ooch” Outchcunis of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, addresses students during Catholic Schools Week.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention

by Morgan Womack January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.