News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Texas, other Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of citizens legal status

by GISELA SALOMON and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to end a federal program that could potentially give nearly half a million immigrants without legal status who are married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship.

Canton board talks reducing liquid waste, townwide cleanup dates

by Marianne Hutchinson August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The Select Board chose Oct. 9, 12, 16 and 19 as townwide cleanup dates.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County commissioners returning to 3 p.m. meetings

by Donna M. Perry August 23, 2024

The county will host the Maine County Commissioners Association annual conference next month at Sugarloaf resort in Carrabassett Valley.

Nation / World, News

Nebraska joins states where abortion rights are on the November ballot

by MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Nebraska voters will choose between two competing abortion measures to either expand abortion rights or limit them to the current 12-week ban.

Franklin, News, Schools & Education

No Tolerance Policy for primary students among handbook changes for Spruce Mountain schools

by Pam Harnden August 23, 2024August 27, 2024

Primary students who display aggression toward staff or other students will not be allowed to return to the classroom.

Androscoggin County

‘Public’ and ‘work’ describe retiring Mechanic Falls Public Works director

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal August 23, 2024August 28, 2024

Scott Penney praised by co-workers for his 29 years of service.

Schools & Education

Turner-based school district is gearing up for a new school year

by Frida Zeinali August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Several area schools received donations ranging from $150 to $29,000 as the Turner-based directors wrap up hiring and facilities work ahead of a new school year.