Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
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Storms, ospreys cause 6,000 CMP power outages Sunday
A nesting osprey caused a large outage in Knox County, while other parts of the state lost power because of storms.
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Face Time: Farmington’s Tim ‘TD’ Hardy and his lifelong interest in safety and fighting fires
Hardy, 45, joined the Farmington Fire Rescue Department when he was 18. He has been the chief the last two years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine’s rustic summer theaters struggle to keep cool as temperatures rise
Summer heat is affecting actors and audiences alike, and some venues have been forced to consider expensive alterations to their spaces.
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Summer Road Trip Quiz: What do you know about Maine?
It’s time to test your knowledge of Maine with the annual Sun Journal Summer Road Trip Quiz. Then pack your bags and va-moose!
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Appetite for bagels and schmear is on the rise in Sebago-land
Colby grad ditches desk job to work with his hands, and the result is highly edible.
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Summer jobs show us a piece of the good life in Maine
From camp counselors to museum curators to farm hands, we take a look some of the best summer jobs Maine has to offer.
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Eviction filings are down in Maine, but threat is still high
Observers disagree over whether the data signal an abatement in the housing crisis or if the numbers fail to include ousted tenants who don’t end up in court.
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Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
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Assessing Acadia National Park’s future climate: Warm or hot?
A new report from the National Park Service directs Acadia to plan for two different climate futures: warm and dry, or hot and sticky. Only one thing is certain, NPS climate scientists say: The park of the future will look very different.