Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Temperatures fall below zero across Maine, but relief is on the horizon
Tuesday’s frigid lows — which fell to nearly minus 20 degrees in places — didn’t quite break records, though they came close, according to the National Weather Service.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks
Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Trust for Local News expands political team ahead of 2026 election
Kirby Wilson and Billy Kobin will join the staff as editor and reporter, respectively.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Panhandler’s cat charms strangers in Auburn: ‘He really does exist!’ | Column
Mark LaFlamme discovers that Buddy the cat has an extensive wardrobe that includes a cowboy hat, beanie, elf suit and other fancy garb.
Posted inMaine, News
Judges in Lewiston, Bangor assign public defenders without approval from agency
Two district judges have appointed the attorneys without getting approval from the quasi-state agency that oversees them.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Architect projects new Oxford Hills Middle School to open fall of 2029
Harriman Associates says the project will be fully completed by fall of 2030 and advised the district to hire a construction consultant to protect its interests.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Social media is already shaping Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Here’s how.
Gov. Janet Mills’ and Graham Platner’s respective social media strategies show how they each see their voters, the race and themselves.
Posted inMaine, News
Couple’s Toy Fund donation will help to share their love of reading
Each of the thousands of Maine children served by the Toy Fund will get a new book plus several toys as part of their holiday celebrations this year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.