Campaign finance reports filed Thursday showed the out-of-state forces shaping local issues.
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Chellie Pingree visits Minnesota to condemn Trump’s ICE operations
Pingree’s trip came as Maine prepares for a potential surge in ICE activity.
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Lewiston police activity at downtown store draws onlookers
Police say they were executing a search warrant at the Mogadishu Store as part of ‘a lengthy fraud investigation.’
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Feds won’t confirm whether ICE surge is coming to Maine
But the Department of Homeland Security did respond to Gov. Janet Mills’ video statement, saying Friday that the agency is working to ‘remove criminals’ from Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan death investigation ongoing, state police say
Police withheld the deceased woman’s name and the cause and manner of her death, pending positive identification and family notification.
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Harrison Elementary kicks off 9th WinterKids Games
With kids from Harrison and Waterford now joined into one school it is the first time pre-K through second grade students from both towns will participate together.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has raised the most money among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.
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Lewiston listening event, sports, Mr. Drew and weather too focus of area week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Jan. 9-15, 2026.
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Pitbull to play Maine in August
The rapper will perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, his second Maine show in three years.
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Brad Wight’s game cooler in Newry fills important roll in disappearing niche
From hunters to highway kills, one western Maine man keeps game from going to waste.