The bill from Lewiston Sen. Margaret Rotundo mandates greater disclosure of school employee conduct when applying for new jobs.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
What does it take to compete in the Can-Am sled dog races? Maine mushers explain
Mainers will compete in the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile distances this weekend.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats bolstered by win in Lewiston election; Republicans see momentum in narrow loss
Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
In State of the Union, Trump says fraud ‘even worse’ in Maine than in Minnesota
The president announced that Vice President JD Vance would conduct a ‘war on fraud’ in Maine and other states.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games
Speed skating races were held at Colby College, Quarry Road Recreation Area hosted snowshoe and cross country competitions and opening ceremonies and a dance are planned at Winslow High School.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News
Trump says he can stop data centers from raising energy costs. What does it mean for Maine?
In his State of the Union, the president said he had negotiated a ‘new ratepayer protection pledge’ with large tech companies.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sun Journal announces new reporter coverage for greater Lewiston
Matthew Jaroncyk has joined the staff as a general assignment reporter covering the region, while veteran reporter Joe Charpentier is taking over coverage of Lewiston city politics, culture and development.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.