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Bates College taps ‘Grit’ author, other renown experts for commencement address

by Sun Journal staff report April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of “Grit,” will deliver the Bates College Commencement address on May 25, with three other leaders receiving honorary degrees.

Business, Maine, News

L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat

by Kelley Bouchard April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the ‘boat tote’ that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.

Maine, News

The Week in Photos: April 19-25, 2025

by Russ Dillingham and Andree Kehn April 25, 2025April 28, 2025

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.

Maine, Nation / World, Religion & Values

Donald Trump, Susan Collins among dignitaries in attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral

by COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press April 25, 2025April 26, 2025

Maine’s senior senator led a small Senate delegation to Rome for the funeral Saturday.

bPlus, Oxford Hills

Norway’s Valerie Foss is winning awards and changing lives through volunteering

by Steve Sherlock April 25, 2025April 28, 2025

‘When I am feeling burnt out, I am typically focused on myself, so the first thing I do is ask myself ‘Why am I here?”

Advertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

Walkthrough of closed West Paris school canceled after break-in, vandalism discovered

by Nicole Carter April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

After a breach at the closed Agnes Gray Elementary School, the public was not allowed to enter the building.

Androscoggin County, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine

Livermore Falls sets May 7 hearing on proposed Medical Cannabis Ordinance amendments

by Pam Harnden April 25, 2025April 28, 2025

The public hearing is set for May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Town Office when proposed retail adult use marijuana additions to the ordinance will be shared.