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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Jimmy Carter had solid ties to Lewiston-Auburn
The former president spoke at least twice at Bates College, and campaigned here during his long-shot bid for the White House
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine leaders mourn death of President Carter
The 39th president of the United States had made several trips to Maine before and during his presidency and is being remembered for his ‘remarkable life.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Here’s what to look for as Maine’s 2026 race for governor takes shape
Speculation has already seeped into the public arena, with well-known political figures such as Rep. Jared Golden and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and potential dark horse candidates such as Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, all in the mix.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wood panel mill moving forward in Jay
John Godfrey, owner of Godfrey Forest Products, plans to build a 617,000-square-foot mill on a portion of the former Androscoggin Mill on Riley Road in Jay.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s toxic firefighting foam shipped out of state to poor areas
Newly released records show more than 22,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam and rinse water recovered after the recent Brunswick spill were trucked to waste incinerators in low-income communities far from Maine’s borders.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
See how some of 2024’s most interesting stories turned out
As 2025 approaches, we look back at a few stories in 2024 that resonated with readers and update them with new information.
Posted inMaine, News
Is Maine finally turning the tide on overdose deaths? Maybe.
In the first 10 months of 2024, there have been 403 fatal drug overdoses, which puts the state on pace for its lowest annual total since 2019.