Over 60 people at five locations throughout Lewiston, Auburn and Poland helped repair and improve the homes of mostly older homeowners.
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Lewiston Public Library staff juggle safety concerns with serving all patrons
The Sun Journal spoke with library leaders, staff, elected officials and more about the issues facing public libraries, the root causes, and why there’s hope for the future.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Clinton mother and son, alongside more than 200 graduates, earn degrees from Thomas College with eye on the future
Dina Harding, 57, and her son Colton Harding, 22, both graduated with degrees in technology-related fields from the Waterville college Saturday at a commencement highlighted by an address from Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inMaine
Fur is back in fashion for these runway models
The third annual dog fashion show was held Saturday in Congress Square Park in Portland, to the delight of the nearly 100 people, and pets, in the audience. Photos by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Did you see the northern lights this weekend?
One of the strongest solar storms in the last 20 years produced a brightly colored night sky that was seen across much of the U.S., including the Pine Tree State, on Friday night.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
In photos: Northern lights bring their colorful display to Maine skies
Readers from across the state shared their photos of a dazzling, and rare, aurora borealis Friday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Crews battle barn fire in Durham
The fire at 1355 Royalsborough Road was said to be spreading to the attached home a half-hour after the blaze was reported.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 13 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, May 14 LEWISTON — Lewiston school budget validation referendum, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Longley School, 145 Birch St. AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime
Police warrant provides glimpse of Jay marijuana grow operation
Police had been watching the home at 864 Franklin Road after learning that it might be the scene of a large marijuana grow operation similar to a grow investigated in New Sharon in March.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
More funding needed to complete renovation of Monmouth Academy
Voters could decide to approve more funds next month after COVID-19 and cost increases halted the project.