Sharon Caldwell lost in her bid for a third term.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Underground blasts cause ruckus on Park Street in Lewiston
Nobody was hurt in the explosion, fire officials said, but the cause of the blast was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel narrowly approves $100K police contract hike, despite budget’s ambiguity and other concerns
The affirmative vote keeps 24/7 dedicated police coverage in Bethel. ‘I’m going to need an ambulance way before I’m going to need a cop,’ one resident said when ambulance costs were raised later in the meeting.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge rules language of voter ID referendum doesn’t need to change
A group campaigning to require photo identification when voting sued the secretary of state over the wording of the question.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos: June 7-13, 2025
Sun Journal photographers highlight their favorite photos from the past week.
Posted inFood, Maine, News, Politics
Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Two Juneteenth events planned in the Lewiston area next week
Food, speeches and performances will be some of the offerings celebrating the federal holiday next Thursday.
Posted inMaine
New Gloucester Public Works director resigns after 19 years
Ted Shane will move to an animal control position in Naples.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
The early Friday morning fire destroyed the home at 246 Eddie Kahkonon Road in Norway.