The proposal seeks to slash $1.1 billion in federal funding already approved for public broadcasting, including $5 million for Maine’s public radio and broadcasting network.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Prominent Lewiston attorney under scrutiny for mishandling client funds
A pair of attorneys tasked with overseeing Paul Dionne’s business after he died in April say some clients face “significant financial loss.”
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden join House Democrats’ call for release of withheld education funds
The Trump administration says it’s reviewing $7 billion in federal school funding, including $26 million for Maine, which 150 House Democrats decried as illegal in a Thursday letter to the Department of Education.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
Posted inFranklin
Wilton, state police on scene of standoff Friday afternoon
Wilton police and a state tactical team responded Friday to a Cemetery Road residence for a standoff which appeared to end by midafternoon.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips woman pleads to lesser charge in domestic violence case
Candance Dotolo, 45, pleaded to a charge of violation condition of release while a charge of aggravated domestic violence was dismissed.
Posted inMaine, News
Ice pops in Auburn, Moxie in Lisbon and more | Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers’ favorite images from July 5-11, 2025.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man indicted in attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in Maine — 52 years later
Diane Madden was 14 in 1973 when she sent her grandparents in South Portland a postcard from the nation’s capital. Decades later, the memory came back to her through a friendly stranger’s efforts.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Vision for Rangeley Wild rooted in passion for Franklin County’s wildlife
Britt Ferland is hoping to establish Rangeley Wild, Franklin and Somerset counties’ only rehabilitation facility for sick and injured wildlife.