President Jacqueline Edmondson said this is the first time since 2019 that USM didn’t have to rely on reserves or outside funding to balance the budget.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former Lewiston man charged in burglaries graduates from drug court
Shain R. Johnson, 42, now of Sanford, has been ordered to pay more than $7,000 to those whose items he stole.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
Posted inMaine, News
‘A reminder of our humanity’: 27th Maine International Film Festival wraps in Waterville
The celebration of cinema concluded Sunday after thousands of people turned out over 10 days to see more than 100 films from Maine and around the world.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless; Republicans urge him to resign
Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn, Lewiston motorists should expect ‘significant’ traffic delays Wednesday
A large transformer is to be moved from Rodman Road in Auburn to the Lewiston substation at 1653 Main St.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.
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The Week in Photos: July 13-19, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.