Some residents express dissatisfaction with what they describe as a 30% increase in the entire budget.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
St. Dom state championship, hot weather focus of Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers highlight their favorite photos for the week June 20-27, 2025.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
85,000 fewer visitors crossed into Maine from Canada this May compared to last year
Data from the start of tourist season indicates that Canadians continue to avoid visiting the U.S. in light of President Donald Trump’s trade war and rhetoric.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee declines to change failed school budget
Many feel the June 10 vote against the school budget was driven by frustration with the increase in the municipal budget.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, Schools & Education
School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Rangeley Highlander
A hiker hostel in Rangeley offers the comforts of home
Secluded Camp 43, owned and operated by Ken and Jill Beaulieu, is close to town conveniences necessary for Appalachian Trail hikers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
New owners of Luiggi’s in Lewiston find change is needed
The restaurant’s new owners say embracing tradition is good, but it doesn’t pay the bills in today’s economy. ‘Luiggi’s new era needs to happen,’ said Zach Pratt.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
What the public lands fight means for Maine
The state won’t be spared in the political fight over the future of federal lands as the Trump administration looks to offset tax and spending cuts by slashing conservation programs, opening areas to resource extraction and laying off park staff.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Mainers, going to the NBA Draft? We want to hear from you
Maine Trust for Local News sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk and photographer Derek Davis will be in Brooklyn to see Cooper Flagg potentially make history.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Auburn crash
Mechanic Falls motorcyclist was traveling on Minot Avenue when he struck a car pulling into the street near Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce.