Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine
Tula is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican lawmaker dissents over bipartisan deal on Maine budget
A $121 million supplemental budget proposal was approved 11-0 by the Legislature’s budget committee, but Rep. Ken Fredette wants his party to oppose it because it does not include emergency housing limits and MaineCare reforms.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Investigation into Norway house fire continues
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is continuing to probe the cause of a blaze that destroyed three-unit apartment house Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance
Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Bates Puddle Jump 2025 marks 50th anniversary with a splash
50th annual Puddle Jump at the Lewiston College.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, River Valley
Rumford man sentenced to prison time, restitution for tax evasion
Jeffrey Richard, owner of Black Bear Industrial Inc. is to spend a year in federal prison and pay nearly $1 million in restitution.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield board OKs changes to dam removal agreement with Trout Unlimited
Town officials and Merrymeeting Chapter of Trout Unlimited support removing 200-year-old dams on the West Branch of the Nezinscot River.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton police receive increase in pay in contract sidebar
The Select Board and Teamsters union, which represent police in the union, agreed to the adjustment that went into effect on Monday.