Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Marshals Service arrests man in Dixfield on aggravated sexual assault charge
David Ryan, 60, of Dixfield was wanted in New Hampshire on a charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault since June.
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Posted inMaine
Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 2: ‘I believe he is going to snap’
Six weeks before the attacks, the shooter’s best friend warned that he might snap and commit a mass shooting. Episode 2 begins an examination into the numerous opportunities for intervention.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Disabled Marine from Turner moving forward one sip of coffee at a time
A former member of the elite Marine Silent Drill Platoon and a veteran of Afghanistan, John Wayne Nelson has overcome a traumatic brain injury to start Deltacom Coffee, with profits going to help veteran groups.
Posted inCommunity, Election 2024, Elections, Franklin, Local News, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Big Election Day turnout created challenges, but few problems
Despite some polling place lines and counting delays, election officials say it was a smooth election overall.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton board accepts grant for Police Department
The money will pay for a new laptop, two bulletproof vests, cloud storage and security doors at the Public Safety Building.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Refurbished drum set donated to Auburn school through community support
Steve Grenier, owner of Main Street Music Lessons, refurbished a drum set to help Auburn school music teacher Matt Konrad.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine grant program to help reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens began in Farmington
Firefighter Stephan Bunker approached Rep. Scott Landry, who submitted a bill to the Legislature which was passed and funded.