At a community meeting earlier this month, residents discussed wastewater infrastructure, erosion control, emergency response and other strategies to guard against future flooding.
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Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
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Sabattus Pond draws ice fishing Thursday
Anglers try their luck in Sabattus on the first day of 2026. Photographs by Staff Photographer Russ Dillingham.
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Deadly Sabattus shooting, Hells Angels option in Buckfield among top local stories of 2025
Here’s a look and some updates on the Sun Journal’s most-read stories of 2025.
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Growing number of homeless Maine veterans move into stable housing
The Department of Veterans Affairs said nearly 52,000 veterans found permanent housing last year, including more than 200 in Maine.
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Heading up to Maine’s western mountains? Fuel up at these on-the-way coffee shops
Hitting the trails or slopes in the Bethel area this winter? This guide will lead you to coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot cocoa and more along the way.
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Walking into winter: Safety paramount to hiking around Franklin County’s frozen ponds
Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
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Homeland Security auditing Lewiston businesses
Federal agents visited at least two Lewiston addresses Tuesday as part of an audit effort.
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After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026
On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.