A tax deduction on pension income won bipartisan support three years ago, but is now at the center of a partisan battle over tax increases in the proposed two year-budget.
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Auburn police investigate shots fired
A building on Grove Street was struck by gunfire after shots rang out late Sunday night.
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Human remains found in Lewiston bog
Maine State Police say the remains appear to have been in the bog for an extended period of time.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Skills and glory in New Auburn
Hunter Vachon of Auburn practices and celebrates at Anniversary Park.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mining company to sell over 3,000 acres in Penobscot County
The $1.5 million deal by Wolfden Resources does not include Pickett Mountain, which the company has sought to mine for several years.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kayin Gagne is a young deli manager on the rise in Lewiston
Working: The soft-spoken Hannaford employee is also an aspiring bodybuilder.
Posted inMaine, News
The Week in Photos: Jan. 18-24, 2025
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
Posted inbPlus, Maine
Want to give Maine wildlife a hand? Here’s how.
The state has almost a dozen programs encouraging the public to gather information on Maine’s critters, to protect them and you.
Posted inbPlus, Maine
Sense of community inspires Lisbon School Committee member and business owner Len Lednum
Face Time: Despite his busy schedule, the father of four always finds time to give back to his community . . . and keeps the florist’s phone number in his back pocket.