The affirmative vote keeps 24/7 dedicated police coverage in Bethel. ‘I’m going to need an ambulance way before I’m going to need a cop,’ one resident said when ambulance costs were raised later in the meeting.
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Judge rules language of voter ID referendum doesn’t need to change
A group campaigning to require photo identification when voting sued the secretary of state over the wording of the question.
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Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos: June 7-13, 2025
Sun Journal photographers highlight their favorite photos from the past week.
Posted inFood, Maine, News, Politics
Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Two Juneteenth events planned in the Lewiston area next week
Food, speeches and performances will be some of the offerings celebrating the federal holiday next Thursday.
Posted inMaine
New Gloucester Public Works director resigns after 19 years
Ted Shane will move to an animal control position in Naples.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
The early Friday morning fire destroyed the home at 246 Eddie Kahkonon Road in Norway.
Posted inGuides, Maine, Things to Do
Choose from 20 places to play mini golf in Maine
Find dog-, dinosaur- and nautical-themed courses, as well as snack bars and ice cream stands at several.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Sports
Bills on transgender athletes in girls sports divide lawmakers in Maine House
Lawmakers in the Maine House of Representatives gave initial support to a bill to bar transgender athletes in girls sports Friday night, while also narrowly rejecting a bill that would require teams be designated male, female or coed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Central Maine Healthcare’s future depends on its acquisition, CEO says
Speaking at a chamber breakfast Thursday, Central Maine Healthcare CEO and President Steve Littleson did not comment on the hospital system’s ongoing system outage.