Earlier this week, the Office of the Maine Attorney General conceded that up to 3,014 signatures backing a referendum on trans participation in school sports might be invalid.
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Posted inBusiness, Hearts of Pine, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Opinion
Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Earth Day, spring sports, scenes of Auburn highlight Lewiston area week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from April 17-23.
Posted inMaine, News
Former dean of pharmacy, who researched maple syrup, sues UNE for firing him
Navindra Seeram says the school did not give notice before firing him last April after he was the subject of a critical New York Times story.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
How to avoid scams, according to Maine fraud experts
If an online message seems suspicious, or triggers a strong emotional response, pause and verify what you can before responding.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide
The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How ranked-choice voting will factor into the Maine governor primaries
Both the Democratic and Republican sides feature wide-open races ahead of the June 9 primaries. Ranked-choice voting will likely decide the winners.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers
Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.