City officials said Wednesday that a weekly water test detecting E. coli has forced the city to close swimming at Lake Grove Park until further notice, though the rest of the park will remain open.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland Select Board raises tax rate by 3 mills
A primary reason for the rate hike is Poland’s share in the Regional School Unit 16 proposed budget of $29.3 million.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington voters approve funding for skateboard park
Voter approval was needed because perpetual care comes with the funding.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
The Way It Was in Bethel: Week of Aug. 12-19
Showcasing what happened in the Bethel-area on this date for the week of Aug. 12-19. Visit SunJournal.com/archive to view 19 years worth of history at your fingertips.
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.
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.