The ongoing drought doesn’t appear to have harmed tick populations in Maine.
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Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
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Franklin County jail to prohibit personal cellphones, electronic devices for staff
Corrections officers will have radios to communicate with fellow staff members at the jail.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
‘Whacking’ Frenchmen, snow tractors, ‘death with dignity’
A look back in the Sun Journal archives on this day, Oct. 23
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Do more than 10,000 Maine children lack health insurance? | Fact brief
Maine has the highest rate of uninsured children in New England, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner tells Ogunquit town hall ‘establishment’ is trying to scare him off
The U.S. Senate candidate said the recent revelations about his past comments on social media and a tattoo used by Nazis show that ‘the establishment is spooked,’ so they’re ‘trying to destroy my life.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Oct. 26, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston council censures 2 members for using encrypted messaging app
The council on Tuesday also voted unanimously to release a confidential report on the matter, and both council members apologized for using the app inappropriately.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s controversial Reddit comments featured on ‘The Daily Show’
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate has come under fire recently for his now-deleted social media posts about racism, sexual assault in the military and police officers.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine, News, Sports
How a soccer team won Maine’s heart
The Hearts of Pine have sold out every game of their inaugural season and become the best party in Portland.