Children spent the past month studying Maine birds, keeping a journal and building birdhouses.
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State, national and world news from the Sun Journal.
How ranked-choice voting will factor into the Maine governor primaries
Both the Democratic and Republican sides feature wide-open races ahead of the June 9 primaries. Ranked-choice voting will likely decide the winners.
Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers
Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.
Bethel area to hold Green-Up Day on May 2
Volunteers are invited to bring work boots, gloves and reflective clothing to help clean up the streets.
Earth day in Lewiston-Auburn
Photographer Russ Dillingham captures Lewiston Public Works and community gardeners pitch in to grow and clean
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.
Future of Lewiston’s Colisée murky as leading financier backs out of deal
The venue’s prospective buyer says efforts continue to keep The Colisée on track for the next hockey season.
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
Susan Collins backs Republican plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol
Two Republicans voted no, and Collins was not one of them.
UMF to host 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival May 2
The festival will be held rain or shine between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center.