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Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

by Penelope Overton February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.

News

Mexico UCC hosts annual Valentine’s Day sweets sale | Sun Spots

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”), 163 Main St., will hold its annual Sweets for Your Sweetie sale Saturday, Feb.14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delicious goodies in festive Valentine packaging will be on sale. A few new events have been added this year. Photographer Kylie Robin will be available from 10 a.m. […]

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Massachusetts homicide suspect arrested in Lewiston

by Mark LaFlamme February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Police also arrested a woman described as an accomplice, and 3 juveniles were charged with unrelated crimes.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Things to Do

5 fun things to do while you’re in Harpswell

by Megan Gray February 2, 2026February 4, 2026

The head of a local land trust shares his favorite spots in town.

Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington to decide on 6-month budget amid fiscal year shift

by Rebecca Richard February 2, 2026February 6, 2026

Residents will be asked to approve a $5.9 million interim budget in March as the town transitions from a calendar fiscal year to a July 1 to June 30 cycle, aligning with county and school governments.

Local & State, News

Shenna Bellows says she was doxed for stance on ICE

by Drew Johnson February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Maine’s secretary of state, also a Democratic candidate for governor, said she is ‘not backing down’ following a slew of ‘vicious and nasty’ phone calls after her personal information was spread online.