Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Mexico special town meeting set for Aug. 20
Voters will decide on four articles relating to: storm clean up funds, recreation park work, a property maintenance ordinance and a food sovereignty ordinance.
Lewiston Housing seeks senior housing at Ramada, second phase of Martel redevelopment
If approved, the projects would add another 107 units of senior housing in the city.
Maine State House security overhaul moving ahead after recent threats, evacuations
The $7 million project includes adding security screening at the Cross Building and reconfiguring the screening area at the main State House entrance.
In wake of Lewiston mass shooting, military implementing new policy to reduce blast-related brain injuries
Maine’s congressional delegation has been urging the Pentagon to adopt reforms since an Army reservist who had suffered brain damage from repeated blast exposures killed 18 people and injured 13 others last October.
Breakfast Club hosts Mark and Sara have a new gig, and you can listen to them starting Tuesday
Former WIGY radio hosts dive into podcast partnership with local publisher Pam Ashby.
Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3
The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.
Challengers seek to disqualify RFK Jr., Cornel West from Maine’s ballot
The arguments against the 2 independent presidential candidates are spearheaded by a Biden-aligned political action committee looking to discourage support for third-party challengers.
Richmond man identified as driver in fatal crash
Mark J. Judd, 20, is described as a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of everyone who knew him, according to a GoFundMe page.