The changes are part of a Trump administration effort to cut as many as 35,000 VA positions nationwide.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County’s 2026 budget raises spending by $1.5 million
However, increased revenue means the amount to be raised through taxes is going down.
Auburn residents speak out against needle exchange programs
A public forum Monday drew opposition to the programs.
Maine expands low-income electricity savings program
Starting next fall, funding will be increased nearly 50%, and thousands more residents are likely to benefit.
UMaine-Presque Isle receives $2 million gift, largest ever
The gift comes from the late Donald Zillman, a former president of the university, and his wife, Linda.
Changes made at 2 dangerous intersections in Turner aimed at improving safety
Both sites ranked in the top 10 most accident-prone traffic areas in Maine.
Maine hopes ‘citizen scientists’ will take lead for lake health
A new scorecard for waterbody health rates nearly 1,200 lakes and other waterbodies around the state. Officials hope residents will use it to guide action.
Sing in Auburn, shop in Lewiston, Charlie Brown in Bethel | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Black Mountain of Maine gets ready to open season
The Rumford ski area has hired a new snow sports school director and made improvements throughout the facility.
City lights shine in Lewiston-Auburn
Vehicles streak across the Longley Bridge between the cities.