Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from March 29-April 4, 2025.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine cultural organizations reeling from canceled grants, threats to funding
Letters were sent Thursday to recipients of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, telling them their grant awards were terminated.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County opens 2025 TIF grant application process
Organizations and others in the unorganized territory in Franklin County have until May 2 to submit applications for funds connected to economic development.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers may impose impact tax on megayachts visiting Maine
Supporters of the bill say the charge could be easily weathered by the wealthy owners of the private, luxury vessels. But critics say it could serve as a deterrent to tourism.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Wales man describes Sabattus shooting: ‘I could smell gunpowder’
‘The gunfire was so loud I thought he was shooting right next to me,’ said John Childs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USDA freeze impacting school nutrition staff, other grants
A Wednesday letter announcing the freeze said it would not impact federal feeding programs, but Maine DOE says it is unable to access funds for the staff who operate those programs.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Here is where Maine is challenging the Trump administration in court
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey hasn’t been shy about taking on the White House, filing one lawsuit and joining numerous multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.