Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News
Investigators arrive at Bangor airport after crash kills 2 crew, 4 passengers
Federal crews reached the scene Tuesday, and officials have not formally identified any victims.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes $2.25M for Planned Parenthood, family planning to offset cuts passed by Congress
The Democratic governor said the supplemental funding will offset cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Oxford Casino sues to block tribal iGaming
The lawsuit claims the exclusive right to operate internet gambling granted to the Wabanaki Nations is a ‘race-based monopoly.’
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
County to discuss future of $4.5 million Auburn property bought for Sheriff’s Office
The county purchased the former Evergreen Subaru dealership at 774 Center St. in February 2022 using federal funds.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Social media plea leads to kidney donation in Maine
Sarah Konchalski, of Wayne, donated a kidney on behalf of Gorham resident Matt Doyen, putting him higher on the registry’s transplant list.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
In field dominated by men, Otisfield code officer brings her skills, perspective to the job
Otisfield’s Kate Matthews — one of just a few, but growing number of women in the state to work as a code enforcement officer — says she is ‘always learning.’
Posted inMaine
ICE arrested Angolan man on his way home from visiting newborn in the hospital, pastor says
More than 200 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since enforcement surged last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted inMaine, News
Asylum seeker detained by ICE on Friday had no criminal history in Maine, attorney says
Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting
State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.