As a Maine distillery grows, so does worry over ‘whiskey fungus’

The black blight is spreading near large distilleries and threatening home values in places such as Kentucky. Now some neighbors of Wiggly Bridge Distillery say the fungus has come to York.

Photos: Sweet and sweet looking

With some tweaks, Carnaval Maine finds its sweet spot

Festival organizers hope to use this year as a lesson on what to do for next year and years to come.

The Week in Photos: March 4-10, 2023

Sun Journal photographers choose some of their favorite images from last week.

Justice Wayne Douglas sworn in to Maine’s highest court

Gov. Janet Mills presided over his swearing in ceremony Friday at the State House. Douglas has been a superior court justice since 2015.

Red Sox notebook: Murphy intends to be ready to help Sox

After being added to the 40-man roster in November, Chris Murphy knows he’s on the cusp of reaching the majors.

Landfill operator tells lawmakers it has temporary fix to Maine’s sludge disposal crisis

Casella, the operator of the state-owned landfill that had stopped accepting biosolids from wastewater treatment, says it has found a temporary home for Maine's sludge in New Brunswick, buying time to find a long-term solution.

Lewiston City Council gives Lewiston Housing Authority another shot at Martel Elementary School

Councilors voted unanimously to postpone discussion on the disposition of the former school to no later than April 18.

Auburn Lobster Festival coming May 6

Auburn to host its first Lobster Festival after long deliberation on a 2021 April Fool's joke that spread across New England.

Girls’ basketball: Cheverus’ Maddie Fitzpatrick named Maine Gatorade Player of the Year

The junior guard averaged double figures in points and rebounds while leading the Stags to the Class AA North final.