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Maine, News

Cowan announces reelection run for Auburn Council

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The public health professional is seeking to retain his Ward 2 seat.

Maine, News

Standing on Maine’s overpasses, protesters combat hopelessness

by John Terhune September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

Part of a growing national movement, local members of the Visibility Brigade set up on a Falmouth overpass each week to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen, Things to Do

Jeeps take over Bethel for annual fall Jamboree

by Rose Lincoln September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Colorful foliage, scenic trails and 170 Jeeps bring adventure to Western Maine in October.

Maine, News, Politics

Hundreds of new Maine laws take effect Wednesday. Here are a few to know.

by Rachel Ohm September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

They include protections against online harassment of children, changes to labeling requirements for abortion medication and a law that would make it easier for residents to purchase their mobile home parks.

Maine, News

Rumford pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle late Monday

by Donna M. Perry September 23, 2025September 29, 2025

Mark McCollough, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Health, Maine, News

Rabies was found in a gray fox in Auburn. Here’s what you need to know

by Donna M. Perry September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The case in Auburn is the 29th positive identification of rabies in Maine this year.

Local News, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander

Blind intersections a safety hazard along Route 4 in Rangeley

by Dee Menear September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

According to the Highland Overlook Landowners Association, a half-mile section of Route 4 is a safety issue for motorists leaving and entering residential roads.

News

Readers wants to donate soda can tabs | Sun Spots

September 23, 2025September 22, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area collect soda can tabs? — Gerard, no town ANSWER: I’m assuming you’re interested in collecting these tabs to donate to Ronald McDonald House in Portland. I used to have a great contact for this but she has retired from that duty after 25 years of service. […]