The charity, which provided gifts to more than 4,400 Maine kids in 2025, raised roughly $235,000 over the past year.
Local & State
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
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Living in Auburn’s historic houses: ‘You can see the love, the time, the effort’
Learn from the owners of historic homes what it’s like to live or work in one.
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How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
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Fiber internet available in 96% of Franklin County after expansion push, officials say
The Greater Franklin Development Council briefed the town on regional broadband expansion and economic initiatives that have been in progress for more than two years.
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Tilton Pond to focus on preventing spread of invasive plant to nearby waters
State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.
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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
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Take a look at 10 of Auburn’s most historic homes
Here’s their history, and where you can find them.
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Record-breaking warmth in northern Maine to be followed by another dose of snow
Bangor, Millinocket and Houlton set records for high temperatures this early in the year.
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Jay-based school board restores earlier budget proposal after complaints
RSU 73 directors met March 5 at Spruce Mountain High School to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the regular school program, adult education and food service.
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Raising gardens in Paris, powerful stories in Farmington, live music everywhere | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.