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Posted inNation / World
U.N. halts aid shipments through Gaza’s main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel
The agency for Palestinian refugees says it is halting aid deliveries because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 2 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is an executive session regarding the city administrator search. TUESDAY, Dec. 3 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]
Posted inNews
The Week in Photos: Nov. 23-29, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump taps Kash Patel, ally who has railed against ‘deep state,’ to lead FBI
The selection is in keeping with Trump’s view that the government’s intelligence agencies require a radical transformation and his stated desire for retribution against supposed adversaries.
Posted inMaine, News
Outfitting New England’s highest peak to give a sneak peek at Maine’s weather
The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills not ready to join Trump resistance movement, yet
Gov. Janet Mills is taking more of a wait-and-see approach than some Democratic governors, who have formed a resistance network even before Donald Trump takes office.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
State says it won’t intervene in Tripp Pond water flow issues unless more property damage occurs
Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat’s win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.