A look back in the Sun Journal archives on this day, Oct. 23
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Do more than 10,000 Maine children lack health insurance? | Fact brief
Maine has the highest rate of uninsured children in New England, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner tells Ogunquit town hall ‘establishment’ is trying to scare him off
The U.S. Senate candidate said the recent revelations about his past comments on social media and a tattoo used by Nazis show that ‘the establishment is spooked,’ so they’re ‘trying to destroy my life.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Oct. 26, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston council censures 2 members for using encrypted messaging app
The council on Tuesday also voted unanimously to release a confidential report on the matter, and both council members apologized for using the app inappropriately.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s controversial Reddit comments featured on ‘The Daily Show’
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate has come under fire recently for his now-deleted social media posts about racism, sexual assault in the military and police officers.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine, News, Sports
How a soccer team won Maine’s heart
The Hearts of Pine have sold out every game of their inaugural season and become the best party in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What Maine’s back-to-school sales tell us about holiday spending
New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Meet the candidates for Auburn School Committee
Voters will decide Nov. 4 on three contested races, as well as three uncontested spots.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.