‘This is an opportunity for us to share with another, share food and also bring together what this community can continue to build together. That’s what Juneteenth means to me,’ said Nathan Davis, director of programs at Gateway Community Services.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Topsham district releases report on Mt. Ararat hazing investigation
The heavily redacted report details allegations involving the boys hockey team.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill aimed at preventing ticket gouging is signed into law
When the law takes effect later this year, it will ban the use of bots and set a price cap for resellers, among other reforms.
Posted inMaine
Power knocked out for thousands as high winds batter Maine
Over 36,000 CMP customers have been affected by the outage, peaking at about 21,000 customers without power at one time on Friday afternoon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Shots fired at Bartlett Street mosque Friday in Lewiston
It was the third time in a week the downtown has been rattled by gunfire and the second shooting at the mosque since the start of the year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Election season in Lewiston, Auburn is upon us
Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon confirmed this week that he is running for reelection in November. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline has one more year following the city’s shift to staggered terms.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway voters support $7.1 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Some residents express dissatisfaction with what they describe as a 30% increase in the entire budget.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
St. Dom state championship, hot weather focus of Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers highlight their favorite photos for the week June 20-27, 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
85,000 fewer visitors crossed into Maine from Canada this May compared to last year
Data from the start of tourist season indicates that Canadians continue to avoid visiting the U.S. in light of President Donald Trump’s trade war and rhetoric.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee declines to change failed school budget
Many feel the June 10 vote against the school budget was driven by frustration with the increase in the municipal budget.