Staff photographer Gregory Rec and reporter Megan Gray were in Fort Kent to cover the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Lewiston bans rent increases on mobile home lots for 6 months
City councilors approved a moratorium Tuesday that freezes increases while the city determines if future action is necessary.
Watch newly fallen snow cleared out for lacrosse at Bates College
Crews cleared Garcelon Field on Wednesday morning.
Lewiston council supports sale of The Colisée pending a final review
Lewiston councilors voted to support Milltown Sports’ $4.9 million purchase of The Colisée, but wants to see the final agreement before guaranteeing to back a $1.4 million promise.
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
Maine gas prices continue to rise as Iran war rages on
National prices saw their highest overnight increase in years Tuesday, and prices are still going up in Maine.
Mills is trailing Platner in US Senate primary, another poll shows
The Pan Atlantic survey shows Graham Platner leading Gov. Janet Mills by 7 percentage points.
Does the Penobscot River host the largest population of Atlantic salmon in the U.S.? | Fact brief
The species once spawned in rivers as far south as Connecticut but now survives naturally in only a handful of Maine waterways.
Maine weather map shows how much snow fell overnight Tuesday
Towns across central, southern and western Maine reported several inches of snow as of Wednesday morning.
Democrat drops out of Maine governor’s race
Jason Cherry, a political newcomer running in a crowded field, announced he will instead seek the District 38 House seat.