News
State, national and world news from the Sun Journal.
WMARI, The HILLS to present film showing SUD impact on family’s life
The documentary is a tool to improve the community’s understanding of what addiction looks like and how it affects families.
The Wook Nook marks its first year with a block party pig roast
The listening lounge is hosting a pig roast, presented by Lights Out Gallery’s Yellow Block Party.
Southerner’s passion for wild mushrooms began in western Maine
Frank Hyman, who is an annual visitor to Maine, came to McLaughlin Garden last week to share his passion for foraging.
Lakes association completes major project to protect Lake Pennesseewassee
The association is also seeking to remediate several more erosion sites on the four lakes that are Norway’s ‘key asset,’ according to President Sal Girifalco.
Livermore Falls board approves $2,000 contour survey for fire substation
Plymouth Engineering of Newport requested the survey with contours to improve the site plan.
Elmet Technologies partners with Australian mining company to secure long-term source of critical tungsten
The $30 million deal will lay groundwork for securing strategic supply of critical metal with applications in defense, medical and aerospace industries.
Buckfield approves projects to replace 2 culverts
The two road projects, which includes paving, will take three days each and cost the town more than $51,000.
Maine casino inspectors vote no confidence in head of gambling unit
They say Milton Champion has fostered a toxic workplace, refused to negotiate with their union and circumvented the Maine Gambling Control Board.
Lewiston woman can sue jail officers who watched her give birth, federal court rules
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that 2 Cumberland County correctional officers do not fall under qualified immunity in the suit filed by Jaden Brown, who alleges the officers violated her constitutional rights to privacy.