Here’s what happened in the second half of 2024.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News
Strong winds cause power outages, displace Scarborough family
The home has been deemed unsafe after a tree destroyed its chimney and damaged the electrical system.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s first baby of 2025 born at CMMC in Lewiston
At 2:34 a.m. Wednesday, Liliana Kimbela delivered a baby boy at Central Maine Medical Center. The baby weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Skiers, snowboarders enjoy Auburn slopes
Skiers and snowboarders have fun at Lost Valley in Auburn as school vacation winds down.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Maine attorney receives top honor from President Biden
Portland resident Mary Bonauto, who argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case that legalized same-sex marriage, is among 20 Americans receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Maine officials warn of thin ice after Franklin County rescue
A game warden and an ice fisherman pulled a 68-year-old Industry man from Clearwater Pond on New Year’s Day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden received a holiday bomb threat at his home, newspaper reports
The Capitol Police say threats to members of Congress are on the rise and require more effort to protect them outside of Washington.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part II)
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lawsuit over Poland Spring’s ‘natural spring water’ label moves forward
Plaintiffs in several states, including Maine, claim the parent company’s use of ‘100% Natural Spring Water’ is false.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers get 61% pay increase
The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.