Photo: The last of eight trees

Animal Tales: Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal

A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.

Week in Photos: June 17-23, 2023

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

Russia says China backs its efforts to stabilize the country after mercenary rebellion

The Russian Foreign Ministry said China declared support for the leadership in Moscow during a previously unannounced trip to Beijing by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.

California Walgreens pharmacist cites his religion for denying a transgender man’s hormone replacement meds

In a statement, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company was unable to discuss specific patients but said policies were in place to assure all patients are helped even in the "very rare" situation when employees have a religious belief that prevents them from helping the customer.

Maine House narrowly votes to expand abortion access

The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills' bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

Tiffany Lopes' Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she's eyeing a second shop in Augusta.

Froma Harrop: Montana may be seeing the first youth climate revolt

Montana has long feasted on its nickname, "The Last Best Place." But a parade of catastrophic weather events is dismantling a grandeur that humans will not be able to rebuild.

See the photos from Telstar’s graduation

In a speech called “Ten Things I wished Somebody had Told Me When I Was 18," Special Guest Speaker Senator Angus King told the 2023 graduates to take more risks and not to "put anything on the internet that you don't want your grandmother to see on the front of the newspaper."

Robert E. Macdonald: A tale of two cities. Sisters Auburn and Lewiston