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Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Maine, Politics
Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
El Pochos Mexican Grill is moving to downtown Lewiston
The restaurant is moving into the former Boba at 97 Lisbon St.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen coming to Lewiston
It will likely be at least one year before the brand-new quick serve restaurant at 841 Lisbon St. is open
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Four Midcoast newspapers to merge into one publication
Reade Brower, who previously owned the Sun Journal and several other daily and weekly newspapers in Maine, is combining the 4 papers he didn’t sell into a single entity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
University of New England to offer online cannabis education classes
Five certificate programs will train students about business, medical, legal, product and agricultural aspects of the industry.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills voters reject school budget for the 2nd time
Despite SAD 17’s administration and school board cutting $819,000 from the operating budget and eliminating a $2 million capital improvements request that would have been funded by the local share, residents of Harrison and West Paris continue to strongly oppose school spending.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hotel development in Portland booming as city seeks to amp up winter tourism
Portland has at least 750 hotel rooms in various stages of the planning process, and there are more than 400 in the works in the surrounding area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn community takes part in 41st National Night Out
Community members celebrated National Night Out with city officials and organizations including police, firefighters, public works employees and many area nonprofit volunteers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Final members of the class of 2024 bid farewell to Lewiston High School
30 seniors joined the class of 2024 with the August graduation ceremony on Tuesday.