Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 13-19.
News
State, national and world news from the Sun Journal.
Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty
The Brunswick college said it is now refining those policies, which went into effect in January, following feedback.
Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
Drop-in Center requests clothing, winter footwear | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn has the following current needs: women’s pants in sizes 0, 2, 4 and 6, bras in all sizes, men’s and women’s hoodies in all sizes, men’s and women’s gloves and winter footwear, men’s and women’s socks, men’s pants in sizes 28, 30, 32 […]
Conserved lands spotlighted in snowmobile, snowshoe events in Rangeley
The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust hosted snowmobile and snowshoe events that brought dozens of participants outdoors to enjoy conserved trails and winter landscapes.
Assistant U.S. attorney to be appointed District Court judge in Bangor
Andrew Lizotte first applied for the role in 2021 before reapplying last month.
Maine set for another snowy weekend
Most of the state will likely receive at least 3 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, while there is a chance of a lighter snow Sunday evening.
Sanford isn’t just getting a data center, developer says
The ‘Sanford Woods Industrial and Technical Campus’ would cover more than 1,000 acres along and near the Mousam River.
DHS admits mistakes in its ‘worst of the worst’ database
All 13 people originally listed as arrested in Maine are still on the list, but 7 more have been added so far this month.
Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Some civilian workers at the government-owned shipyard in Kittery recently got bonuses of up to $25,000 from the Department of Defense. Others did not, and they’re not happy about it.