Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2026.
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Posted inMaine, News
How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge
Spurred by a desire to support their neighbors, people delivered groceries, offered rides, donated money and protested the federal immigration enforcement.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Feb. 8, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inNews, Sports
A century of Mainers in the Winter Olympics
Here’s a retrospective on 5 past Maine Olympians, curated from our newspaper archives.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police called immigration authorities about 60 times last year
Troopers were told they were allowed to hold people on the side of the road for immigration officials, even if there was no suspected criminal conduct.
Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford school resource officer gets his own cop card
The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
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Ash Wednesday services planned at Auburn church | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn will offer the Blessing of Ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at 439 Park Ave., weather permitting. Otherwise, this tradition will be inside the building. At 6 p.m., there will be an Ash Wednesday service in the […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue schools to take on special education services for 4-year-olds in 2026-27
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington said the pre-K special education program will be handled by the district beginning next school year as part of a statewide transition.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
A 120-year-old romance rekindled in cache of letters found in West Paris home
The 1907 courtship between 14-year-old Elinor Tuell and 19-year-old Leland Dunham has been rediscovered and is being brought back to life.