Ward 1’s McGuigan running unopposed Name: Korin McGuigan Age: 49 Occupation: Inventory analyst Family: Married for 24 years to husband Jim with two daughters, Caelan, a 2022 ELHS graduate, and Evelyn, a junior at ELHS. Community involvement: Current Auburn School Committee Ward 1 representative, former director of Bill Koch Cross Country Ski Club and former […]
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Monday’s rain had minimal impact on Maine’s ongoing drought
‘It’s very clear where people won and lost with this (weather) system,’ said a National Weather Service meteorologist.
A new scam is targeting Maine veterans — by postcard
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services says the scam attempts to persuade veterans to enroll in a false savings program, soliciting personal and financial information in the process.
Long Creek career day gives residents virtual, immersive look at future jobs
The event, held at Maine’s only youth prison, highlighted more than a dozen possible careers.
West Paris man charged with drug trafficking, assault after attack on 2 police officers
Police arrested Heith Bernard after officers were called to a disturbance Oct. 15 at Dollar General in South Paris.
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Man wanted on 8 warrants arrested after 12-hour standoff in Norway
Patrick McInnis was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after refusing to leave the Main Street home he formerly owned.
It’s NBA showtime for Cooper Flagg. Top pundits say he’s ready
Armed with a versatile game and surrounded by All-Stars and former champions, Flagg makes his debut on basketball’s biggest stage.
Livermore Falls to ask all taxpayers to help fund Route 17 sewer line replacement
The town is breaking with tradition and proposing all taxpayers, not just sewer line users, help fund a $2.35 million bond to pay for needed upgrades.
A dusty day, water power plans, health insurance woes
A look back in the Sun Journal archives on this day, Oct. 22