Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Lewiston’s Basilica summer concerts begin, Auburn Great Falls walk captured this week
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from this week, June 28 to July 3.
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Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Are many lupine plants in Maine considered invasive species? | Fact brief
The plants are known for their tall spikes of bright purple, pink or white flowers.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
How Maine’s tobacco tax increase will impact public health, economy
While smokers argue they are being targeted, public health advocates are cheering ‘a significant victory.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Maine delegation votes ‘no’ as House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill
The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board chair bids farewell, honors staff at final board meeting
Dorothy Robinson closed her tenure as Regional School Unit 9 board chair by honoring Pamela Chernesky and Misty Carrow as May’s standout staff members.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Outdoor sculptures are emerging all over Maine
New exhibitions are popping up across the state, including ‘One Less Traveled’ in Cumberland.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State
A July 4 party near a Maine horse farm ignited a fireworks fight
Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Injured hiker airlifted off Appalachian Trail in Maine
Rescue crews took to the Appalachian Trail near East Madrid to locate the hiker, but opted to call in a helicopter crew as darkness approached.