Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
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FRONTLINE, Press Herald film ‘Breakdown in Maine’ nominated for Peabody award
The film, a joint production of the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public and FRONTLINE (PBS), is 1 of 4 finalists in the public service category.
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Aroostook school district votes to follow Trump administration on Title IX
The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approves a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
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Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law
The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum’s sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine’s fishery over right whale protections.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear proposal to have state stop issuing Real ID cards
Supporters of the effort voiced concerns about privacy, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the change would make Maine the only state not to offer the federally compliant ID.
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Proposed bill would restructure Brunswick Landing leadership, require environmental stewardship
If passed, the bill would add more people from Brunswick to the authority’s board of trustees and add “environmental stewardship” as an official goal.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House
About 100 people gathered to draw attention to cuts in government services that they argue are aimed at paying for tax cuts for the wealthy.
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Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.
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Week in photos: August 9-15, 2025
Sun Journal photographers favorite photos from the past week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools change Title IX policies to reflect Trump guidelines
Lewiston School Committee was given legal advice to change its Title IX policy back to 2020 rules implemented during the president’s first term.