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Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

The Week in Photos: April 26-May 2, 2025

by Russ Dillingham May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.

Maine, Nation / World, Politics

Susan Collins cites ‘serious objections’ to Trump’s budget, plans ‘aggressive’ hearing schedule

by Rachel Ohm May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

She is among several Republican senators who criticized the president’s proposal for military spending Friday, as well as proposed cuts to non-military programs.

Business, Maine, News

Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS

by Hannah LaClaire May 2, 2025May 3, 2025

Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.

Androscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Mr. Drew and his Animals Too moving from Lewiston to Poland

by Mark LaFlamme May 2, 2025May 5, 2025

Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.

Maine, News

The 35-pound rod that smashed a car in Portland did not fall from the sky, FAA says

by Morgan Womack May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The piece of metal flew off a nearby tugboat and damaged the rear hatch of a car in the Casco Bay Lines lot.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Van, trash truck collide injuring Rumford, Jay men

by Donna M. Perry May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The driver of the truck was cited Thursday night for being on the wrong side of the road.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Maine settles lawsuit against USDA over $3 million in school funds

by Riley Board and Dylan Tusinski May 2, 2025May 3, 2025

The Department of Agriculture agreed it will not interfere with Maine school funding based on alleged Title IX violations without following the proper procedure, according to a settlement announced Friday.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education

13 Auburn students taken to Waterville hospitals after feeling ill on bus

by Amy Calder May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The bus carrying Edward Little High School track team members was traveling south on Interstate 95 in Benton late Thursday when they complained of headaches and nausea.