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Girl Scouts hosting information session for families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Girl Scouts of River Valley is hosting an informational session at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. to introduce families to what Girl Scouts can offer. We will have a traditional meeting with an opening, discuss what activities we will be working on, […]
Auburn frozen seafood meal company catches national spotlight
Scott & Jon’s is one of the fastest-growing brands in its category, according to Instacart.
Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
French Falls trailhead shows quiet winter beauty in Jay
Fresh snow and clear skies frame the French Falls River Walk trailhead, highlighting the peaceful character of the popular Jay recreation site during winter.
Parents ask that George Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school
Former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell, a Waterville native, is mentioned in the Epstein files.
Maine saw 20% drop in fatal drug overdoses in 2025, the 3rd straight year of steady decline
Expanded harm reduction efforts and the declining prevalence of fentanyl are fueling the trend, officials say.
Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
Court dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in 2021 crash that killed Mt. Abram students
The lawsuit was filed on the behalf of Michaela Morgan, 15, who died along with Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17.
Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.