Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
Auburn man backs out of plea deal on pot shop assault and theft
William C. Self is accused of lighting up a joint at a cannabis store in New Auburn, then stealing pot and punching an employee who tried to stop him.
Farmington clerk sorts out county commission districts for voters
Parts of the town are in two different districts.
Auburn ‘outlet’ has become city’s most popular park
Lake Grove Park, also known as the ‘outlet,’ is attracting visitors after years of being in relative limbo due to poor water quality.
Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm
Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
Photos: Weeding in the heat
APW workers swelter in the heat as they weed a median strip in Auburn.
Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including Auburn Public Schools
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Farmington selectmen OK new roof at Community Center
Officials felt not enough is known about a system that would melt snow from the Community Center roof, thus reducing weight on the roof.
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.