Northbound traffic between Brunswick and Topsham is currently closed across the old bridge.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston expels three students following disciplinary hearings
The Lewiston School Committee voted to allow one student to return to school.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
‘Mothers are being blamed again’: Experts, families in Maine criticize Trump linking autism to Tylenol
Experts criticized the move, saying acetaminophen is considered safe to use during pregnancy.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did a court ruling make half of Maine eligible for Canadian citizenship? | Fact brief
About 6.8% of Maine’s population identifies as having Canadian or French Canadian ancestry.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine launches Department of Energy Resources
The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
New romcom ‘The Threesome’ comes from a Maine writer who works on ‘The Simpsons’
Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
Posted inMaine, News
Bates College administrator takes care of Lake Andrews and its famous ducks | Face Time
Geoffrey Swift is the college’s vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer.
Posted inMaine, Mark LaFlamme, News
The arrest of a 14-year-old in Lewiston was shocking. Let’s keep it that way | Column
Kids 14 years old or younger are now involved in city’s gun problem. It can’t become commonplace, Mark Laflamme writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.