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Amid war on Iran, heating oil prices ticked up this week

by Daniel Kool March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Maine was not immune to an international trend.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine’s lobster haul hits 17-year low

by Penelope Overton March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The state’s fleet is grappling with a post-boom normal defined by fewer trips and narrower margins, while recent scientific surveys offer a sliver of hope.

Local & State, News

Auburn woman pleads guilty to tax fraud

by Mark LaFlamme March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Rakiya Mohamed was the owner of Reliable Language Resources when she was charged with filing false federal income tax returns.

Local & State, News

Playoff thrills, snow fun & construction: Lewiston area’s week in photos

by Russ Dillingham and Libby Kamrowski Kenny March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2026.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Mystery Photo for March 1, 2026

by Russ Dillingham, Mark Mogensen and Alex Lear March 6, 2026February 26, 2026

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander

Rangeley Heritage Trust creates Friends of Western Maine Dark Sky

by Quentin Blais March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

The group seeks to conserve the natural dark skies in the region through education and local legislation.

News

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center seeking volunteers | Sun Spots

March 6, 2026March 4, 2026

DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking volunteers to join our wonderful team. Volunteers help transport patients within the hospital, assist with departmental projects, deliver flowers to patients’ rooms, greet patients, provide directions to departments, and more. The only requirement is a desire to help others in a friendly and personable manner. […]