Highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
‘I’m running’: Maine’s Susan Collins launches campaign for a 6th U.S. Senate term
The race is expected to be one of the most competitive and closely watched in the nation.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Auburn frozen seafood meal company catches national spotlight
Scott & Jon’s is one of the fastest-growing brands in its category, according to Instacart.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
French Falls trailhead shows quiet winter beauty in Jay
Fresh snow and clear skies frame the French Falls River Walk trailhead, highlighting the peaceful character of the popular Jay recreation site during winter.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, Things to Do
Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Parents ask that George Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school
Former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell, a Waterville native, is mentioned in the Epstein files.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine saw 20% drop in fatal drug overdoses in 2025, the 3rd straight year of steady decline
Expanded harm reduction efforts and the declining prevalence of fentanyl are fueling the trend, officials say.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Court dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in 2021 crash that killed Mt. Abram students
The lawsuit was filed on the behalf of Michaela Morgan, 15, who died along with Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.