The drop comes after Congress failed to extend certain tax credits that expire at the end of the year, leading premiums to increase by an average of 77% in Maine.
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High wind gusts and driving rain batter Maine, knocking out power | Live updates
Gusts up to 60 mph left at least 60,000 Central Maine Power and Versant Power customers across the state in the dark Friday.
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Some detained immigrants in New England wrongfully denied bond hearings, federal judge rules
A handful of civil rights groups successfully argued that the Trump administration has illegally denied bond to ‘potentially thousands’ of immigrants in New England.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine receives $3.5 million gift for art museum, honors college
The gift is from the late art historian Linda Zillman, who with her husband, Donald, is the namesake of the university’s art museum.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for Dec. 21, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Rallies, high school sports, greenhouse gardening in Lisbon Falls, Lewiston area shown in week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from December 12-18, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s roller coaster home prices drop one month after record high
The median home sold for $399,000 in November, the state’s first sub-$400,000 median since March.
Posted inMaine, News
Following student deaths, Rockland-area lawmakers propose more school bus crossing arms
Following the deaths of Maine students in the last month, 3 state lawmakers are introducing a bill to require expanded safety features on school buses.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Hundreds of skiing Santas hit the slopes at Sunday River
Over 300 skiers and riders dressed as Santa filled the slopes on South Ridge raising $10,000 for the Boyne Forever Foundation and The River Fund for the 25th annual Santa Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture, Maine
Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.