Rumford Police Chief Tony Milligan urges everyone not to drink or text while driving, and not to take chances.
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Maine high court vacates part of damages paid to family of man who died after misdiagnosis
Justices ruled that Mercy Hospital should not have been mandated to pay $2 million in economic damages to the parents of 25-year-old Peter Smith, who died in 2017 from complications of Lyme disease.
The fun before the storm: Auburn pond packed with swimmers Thursday ahead of thundershowers
People cool off at Lake Grove Park swimming hole Thursday before the rain set in.
Attorney in Portland nominated to federal appeals court in Boston
Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Dunlap, a Scarborough resident who grew up in Vassalboro, to serve on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
Lewiston’s Basilica summer concerts begin, Auburn Great Falls walk captured this week
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from this week, June 28 to July 3.
Are many lupine plants in Maine considered invasive species? | Fact brief
The plants are known for their tall spikes of bright purple, pink or white flowers.
How Maine’s tobacco tax increase will impact public health, economy
While smokers argue they are being targeted, public health advocates are cheering ‘a significant victory.’
Farmington school board chair bids farewell, honors staff at final board meeting
Dorothy Robinson closed her tenure as Regional School Unit 9 board chair by honoring Pamela Chernesky and Misty Carrow as May’s standout staff members.
Outdoor sculptures are emerging all over Maine
New exhibitions are popping up across the state, including ‘One Less Traveled’ in Cumberland.