Pediatricians say the reluctance they’re seeing in Maine is tied to federal rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
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4 takeaways from debate between Republicans running for Maine governor
The 8 candidates who qualified for the GOP primary agreed on many issues, but with different approaches and experiences informing their answers.
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Victim of Lewiston shooting remembered as ‘light and love’
Maliyah Powell, 22, left her mark on the community as a child and a young woman, according to friends and co-workers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
UMaine alum, TV star Timothy Simons will give 2026 commencement speech
The Readfield native best known for his roles in ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Veep’ graduated from the Orono university in 2001.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Committee recommends Maine create new agency to oversee child services
The Office of the Child Advocate would replace the current ombudsman program.
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TSA workers at the Portland International Jetport could miss another paycheck
The jetport has not seen the long lines or staffing shortages reported at other airports as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick officer accused of assaulting a minor faced previous discipline
Nathan Day, 26, is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old girl in December. Disciplinary documents show he was reprimanded 3 times between 2023 and 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year
The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.