The Trump administration says it’s reviewing $7 billion in federal school funding, including $26 million for Maine, which 150 House Democrats decried as illegal in a Thursday letter to the Department of Education.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
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Wilton, state police on scene of standoff Friday afternoon
Wilton police and a state tactical team responded Friday to a Cemetery Road residence for a standoff which appeared to end by midafternoon.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips woman pleads to lesser charge in domestic violence case
Candance Dotolo, 45, pleaded to a charge of violation condition of release while a charge of aggravated domestic violence was dismissed.
Posted inMaine, News
Ice pops in Auburn, Moxie in Lisbon and more | Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers’ favorite images from July 5-11, 2025.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man indicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Imports from Maine’s largest international trading partner may face steeper taxes next month, the result of the president’s continued frustrations over a trade deficit and fentanyl smuggling.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in Maine — 52 years later
Diane Madden was 14 in 1973 when she sent her grandparents in South Portland a postcard from the nation’s capital. Decades later, the memory came back to her through a friendly stranger’s efforts.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Vision for Rangeley Wild rooted in passion for Franklin County’s wildlife
Britt Ferland is hoping to establish Rangeley Wild, Franklin and Somerset counties’ only rehabilitation facility for sick and injured wildlife.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
These raspberries will get your mouth watering as peak picking season hits stride
Raspberry and flower picking in Mechanic Falls.