About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to spread.
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Kudos: Pleasant Street Drop-in Center receives ‘extra mile’ award
The center, operated out of the First Universalist Church in Auburn, has become a critical resource for homeless.
The Week in Photos: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Photo: Shadowy horse lessons in Auburn
Horses and their riding students cast long shadows in the Sunday morning light at Few Acres Farm on Witham Road.
Photo: Crafts for pets, shopping for owners
The annual craft show fundraiser for Greater Androscoggin Humane Society was held Sunday in Lewiston.
Rumford-area school district Behavior Committee looks ahead to next steps
Steve McGinty, a vice-president of the Regional School Unit 10 Western Foothills Education Association, said that fixing the problem of dangerous student behavior should continue to be a group effort and that the district must prioritize it, “and make sure there’s no harm being done to students or staff.”
Richmond man killed in ATV crash while hunting in Dixmont
Patrick LaFlamme was killed Saturday after ATV rolled over on him, wardens say.
A year after Lewiston’s mass shooting, advocates still seek better communication for Deaf and hard of hearing
Progress has been made, with more to do, as institutions work to remove obstacles that on Oct. 25 and the following days led to confusion, anxiety and additional ‘trauma.’
Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?
Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
Marking 100 years of incorporation in Maine, Hahnel Bros. Co. is ready for a new generation
Roofing and sheet metal company has evolved and reinvented itself to stay competitive.