Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
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Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
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Optimist Clubs offering $2,500 scholarship | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, the Tri-Town Optimist Club, and the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club are each sponsoring an essay contest on the topic “How my Acts of Service Help Me Understand what my Community Means to Me. ” Each club winner will win $100 and advance to the district contest, where the […]
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Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?
The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.
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Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
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Auburn planning director leaves for state position
David Hediger worked in code enforcement in Lewiston for 25 years before moving across the river in 2025.
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Federal government expands disaster relief for Maine businesses hurt by drought
Entities in York County can now apply for low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration, while eligibility has been extended backward for businesses in 11 other counties.
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Lewiston police chief, city administrator to hold ‘leadership and safety’ forum this week
The free event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 15 at Callahan Hall in the Lewiston Public Library.
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State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
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Kingfield Cares working on plans for withdrawal from school district
The Kingfield Cares School Options Committee is developing a draft school withdrawal plan using Maine Department of Education guidance and plans to share it once more details are finalized.