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Posted inLocal & State, News
In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property
The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.
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Posted inNews, The Bethel Citizen
From book fair to Bigfoot: A monster-sized dream
Eli Mann’s mother bought him a truck book when he was ten. Twenty-seven years later, he bought Bigfoot 3, the truck on the cover of the book. Look for Mann’s monster truck at the Molly Ockett Day Parade on Aug. 9.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Witness says 20-30 shots fired in downtown Lewiston
One woman reported that she was in the car with her daughters on Blake Street when shots rang out around her.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tariffs on Canadian goods have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
A pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico exempts the vast majority of imports from the new tax. But the changes will still hurt Maine’s people and businesses, according to the state chamber of commerce.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
4 teens indicted in connection to 7 fires at Poland’s Elan School and other locations
The fires at the old Elan School drew heavy media attention due to the school’s controversial history.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Giving Back, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon gets another chance to pass school budget
Voters, outraged at the rising tax rate in the municipal budget, rejected the school budget in June with 70% of voters saying no.
Posted inLocal & State, News
ATVers in Jay, Water balloons in Lewiston, stump removal in Auburn, more
Sun Journal photographers’ favorite images from July 24-Aug. 1, 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, News
North Anson crash seriously injures 91-year-old man in golf cart
The man was driving the cart on Valley Road when he was struck by a pickup truck, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Fitness executive Ben Midgley will launch bid for Maine governor
Midgley, a Republican, is expected to officially launch his campaign in Kennebunkport next week.