https://www.sunjournal.com Central and Western Maine News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/05/cropped-sj-default.png?w=32 https://www.sunjournal.com 32 32 236221547 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-representative-calls-for-review-after-maine-attorney-generals-office-releases-confidential-memo/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:02:24 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-representative-calls-for-review-after-maine-attorney-generals-office-releases-confidential-memo/ A spokesperson for the attorney general said staff notified victims of the possibility that 'inadvertent recipients' might make the information public.]]> 11310232 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/appeals-court-dismisses-maine-lobster-defamation-lawsuit/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/appeals-court-dismisses-maine-lobster-defamation-lawsuit/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:54:19 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/appeals-court-dismisses-maine-lobster-defamation-lawsuit/ Fishery groups and businesses sued a California aquarium after it put lobster on a 'red list,' urging consumers to avoid it over concerns about the endangered North Atlantic right whale.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/appeals-court-dismisses-maine-lobster-defamation-lawsuit/feed/ 0 11310207 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/federal-government-auditing-maines-medicaid-program/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/federal-government-auditing-maines-medicaid-program/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:36:46 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/federal-government-auditing-maines-medicaid-program/ The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services audit will examine state oversight of 'fraud, waste and abuse.']]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/federal-government-auditing-maines-medicaid-program/feed/ 0 11310135 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-to-get-38m-in-heat-assistance-early-from-federal-government/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-to-get-38m-in-heat-assistance-early-from-federal-government/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:17:56 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-to-get-38m-in-heat-assistance-early-from-federal-government/ The release of heating assistance funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-to-get-38m-in-heat-assistance-early-from-federal-government/feed/ 0 11310103 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-gives-harrison-more-time-to-decide-on-withdrawal-from-school-district/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-gives-harrison-more-time-to-decide-on-withdrawal-from-school-district/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:03:08 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-gives-harrison-more-time-to-decide-on-withdrawal-from-school-district/ Town officials are waiting to see if MSAD 17 moves forward with constructing an elementary school in Norway, which will weigh heavily on the decision to pursue withdrawal.  ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/state-gives-harrison-more-time-to-decide-on-withdrawal-from-school-district/feed/ 0 11309882 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-sunday-telegram-portland-press-herald-and-reporters-receive-top-new-england-newspaper-awards/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-sunday-telegram-portland-press-herald-and-reporters-receive-top-new-england-newspaper-awards/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:37:46 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-sunday-telegram-portland-press-herald-and-reporters-receive-top-new-england-newspaper-awards/ The papers were awarded first place in the New England Newspaper of the Year categories for large circulation weekday and Sunday newspapers. Education reporters Riley Board and Emily Duggan were also honored.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-sunday-telegram-portland-press-herald-and-reporters-receive-top-new-england-newspaper-awards/feed/ 0 11309815 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/wilton-prepares-for-november-election-with-new-voting-equipment/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/wilton-prepares-for-november-election-with-new-voting-equipment/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:27:33 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/wilton-prepares-for-november-election-with-new-voting-equipment/ The Wilton Select Board unanimously approved closing the town office Nov. 3 to accommodate election staffing needs as officials prepare to use new ballot tabulators and voting equipment.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/wilton-prepares-for-november-election-with-new-voting-equipment/feed/ 0 11309758 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-hospital-association-others-sue-the-federal-government-over-changes-to-drug-discount-program/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-hospital-association-others-sue-the-federal-government-over-changes-to-drug-discount-program/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:18:48 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-hospital-association-others-sue-the-federal-government-over-changes-to-drug-discount-program/ The program requires drug companies to sell certain outpatient medications at discounted rates.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-hospital-association-others-sue-the-federal-government-over-changes-to-drug-discount-program/feed/ 0 11309733 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/lewiston-man-sentenced-to-17-years-for-4-year-old-stepsons-shooting-death/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:10:25 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/lewiston-man-sentenced-to-17-years-for-4-year-old-stepsons-shooting-death/ The stepson of Robert McCoy, 37, found the loaded handgun in a bag and took it to his bedroom before the shooting.]]> 11309702 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/another-polls-shows-troy-jackson-leading-a-tight-maine-senate-race/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/another-polls-shows-troy-jackson-leading-a-tight-maine-senate-race/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:52:13 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/another-polls-shows-troy-jackson-leading-a-tight-maine-senate-race/ The Washington Post survey shows Republican Susan Collins within striking distance of Jackson after a week of bad press. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/another-polls-shows-troy-jackson-leading-a-tight-maine-senate-race/feed/ 0 11309667 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/5-months-late-paul-lepages-financial-disclosure-is-in-heres-what-it-says/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/5-months-late-paul-lepages-financial-disclosure-is-in-heres-what-it-says/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:15:57 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/5-months-late-paul-lepages-financial-disclosure-is-in-heres-what-it-says/ The former governor's campaign says the filing delay was unintentional.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/5-months-late-paul-lepages-financial-disclosure-is-in-heres-what-it-says/feed/ 0 11309625 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/new-mural-celebrates-lewiston-farmers-market-balloon-festival-and-other-city-events/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/new-mural-celebrates-lewiston-farmers-market-balloon-festival-and-other-city-events/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:03:39 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/new-mural-celebrates-lewiston-farmers-market-balloon-festival-and-other-city-events/ Angolan artist Serafim Yssolo's latest project brightens an area across from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/new-mural-celebrates-lewiston-farmers-market-balloon-festival-and-other-city-events/feed/ 0 11309607 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/4-wabanaki-chiefs-back-hannah-pingree-in-maine-governors-race/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/4-wabanaki-chiefs-back-hannah-pingree-in-maine-governors-race/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:51:33 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/4-wabanaki-chiefs-back-hannah-pingree-in-maine-governors-race/ Tribal leaders praised the Democrat's commitment to quickly passing sovereignty legislation.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/4-wabanaki-chiefs-back-hannah-pingree-in-maine-governors-race/feed/ 0 11309590 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/four-maine-food-products-win-golden-fork-awards/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/four-maine-food-products-win-golden-fork-awards/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:14:28 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/four-maine-food-products-win-golden-fork-awards/ The awards are part of the Maine Food Producer Showcase.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/four-maine-food-products-win-golden-fork-awards/feed/ 0 11309574 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/officials-release-names-in-fatal-lovell-crash-thursday/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:10:09 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/officials-release-names-in-fatal-lovell-crash-thursday/ Police said a 25-year-old woman was dead when rescue crews first arrived at the scene on Main Street.]]> 11309572 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/press-herald-toy-fund-prepares-for-77th-year-helping-maine-families-with-holiday-presents/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:43:11 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/press-herald-toy-fund-prepares-for-77th-year-helping-maine-families-with-holiday-presents/ With applications now open, Toy Fund volunteers are hard at work meeting the increasing need for assistance, making Maine children's holidays bright. The nonprofit served nearly 4,500 families last year.]]> 11309555 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/cmmc-in-lewiston-is-pushing-back-against-nurses-union-election/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/cmmc-in-lewiston-is-pushing-back-against-nurses-union-election/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:39:37 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/cmmc-in-lewiston-is-pushing-back-against-nurses-union-election/ Amid accusations of retaliation, the hospital says a federal agency should have brought the vote to a halt.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/cmmc-in-lewiston-is-pushing-back-against-nurses-union-election/feed/ 0 11309552 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/fall-foliage-high-school-football-and-soccer-city-council-protest-make-up-this-week-in-photos/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/fall-foliage-high-school-football-and-soccer-city-council-protest-make-up-this-week-in-photos/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:54:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11309481 Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Oct. 2-8, 2026.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/fall-foliage-high-school-football-and-soccer-city-council-protest-make-up-this-week-in-photos/feed/ 0 11309481 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/chapman-house-in-auburn-requests-large-print-books-sun-spots/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/chapman-house-in-auburn-requests-large-print-books-sun-spots/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308486 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/chapman-house-in-auburn-requests-large-print-books-sun-spots/feed/ 0 11308486 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/peak-color-hidden-trails-fall-hiking-in-western-maine/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/peak-color-hidden-trails-fall-hiking-in-western-maine/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11307841 Western Maine is at peak foliage, but recent winds may be bringing down leaves quickly and covering hiking trails.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/peak-color-hidden-trails-fall-hiking-in-western-maine/feed/ 0 11307841 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-military-moms-celebrate-new-chapter-of-blue-star-mothers-of-america/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-military-moms-celebrate-new-chapter-of-blue-star-mothers-of-america/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11309001 Maine military mothers and family members should 'never have to walk this journey alone,' organizers say.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maine-military-moms-celebrate-new-chapter-of-blue-star-mothers-of-america/feed/ 0 11309001 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/turn-down-the-heat-on-maines-annual-furnace-debate-column/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/turn-down-the-heat-on-maines-annual-furnace-debate-column/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11309131 I looked to a therapist, a survivalist and a conservationist for advice on keeping the home-heating infighting to a minimum.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/turn-down-the-heat-on-maines-annual-furnace-debate-column/feed/ 0 11309131 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/norway-arch-mystery-unveiled/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/norway-arch-mystery-unveiled/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11309153 If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/norway-arch-mystery-unveiled/feed/ 0 11309153 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maines-tallest-mountain-is-greening-faster-than-others-in-new-england/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maines-tallest-mountain-is-greening-faster-than-others-in-new-england/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11309140 On the region's wind-scoured summits, four decades of satellite data reveal the ancient tundra is blooming.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/09/maines-tallest-mountain-is-greening-faster-than-others-in-new-england/feed/ 0 11309140 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/5-notable-moments-from-susan-collins-and-troy-jacksons-second-debate/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/5-notable-moments-from-susan-collins-and-troy-jacksons-second-debate/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:35:10 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/5-notable-moments-from-susan-collins-and-troy-jacksons-second-debate/ The candidates got personal. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/5-notable-moments-from-susan-collins-and-troy-jacksons-second-debate/feed/ 0 11309429 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/3-takeaways-on-the-2nd-maine-gubernatorial-debate/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/3-takeaways-on-the-2nd-maine-gubernatorial-debate/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:04:42 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/3-takeaways-on-the-2nd-maine-gubernatorial-debate/ Democrat Hannah Pingree, Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett jabbed each other during their second faceoff, less than a month from Election Day.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/3-takeaways-on-the-2nd-maine-gubernatorial-debate/feed/ 0 11309308 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/nearly-half-of-maine-is-now-in-at-least-severe-drought/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/nearly-half-of-maine-is-now-in-at-least-severe-drought/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:28:03 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/nearly-half-of-maine-is-now-in-at-least-severe-drought/ A large swath of northern Maine is now in severe drought, while a chunk of the coast remains under extreme conditions, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/nearly-half-of-maine-is-now-in-at-least-severe-drought/feed/ 0 11309176 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/attorney-for-lewiston-shooting-victims-urges-judge-not-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-u-s-government/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:45:55 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/attorney-for-lewiston-shooting-victims-urges-judge-not-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-u-s-government/ More than 100 people have sued the U.S. Army since a reservist carried out a mass shooting in Lewiston that killed 18 and wounded 13 others.]]> 11309150 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-house-speaker-says-state-looking-at-ways-to-ease-federal-healthcare-cuts-heating-oil-spikes/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-house-speaker-says-state-looking-at-ways-to-ease-federal-healthcare-cuts-heating-oil-spikes/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:21:20 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-house-speaker-says-state-looking-at-ways-to-ease-federal-healthcare-cuts-heating-oil-spikes/ Medicaid cutbacks are slated to start in 2027, and Mainers are already feeling the impacts of heating oil price increases.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-house-speaker-says-state-looking-at-ways-to-ease-federal-healthcare-cuts-heating-oil-spikes/feed/ 0 11309137 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-heating-fund-using-leftover-money-wont-go-as-far-this-winter/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-heating-fund-using-leftover-money-wont-go-as-far-this-winter/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:36:56 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-heating-fund-using-leftover-money-wont-go-as-far-this-winter/ MaineHousing is using about $4 million leftover from last year.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-heating-fund-using-leftover-money-wont-go-as-far-this-winter/feed/ 0 11309122 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-attorney-generals-office-accidentally-shared-confidential-case-information/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-attorney-generals-office-accidentally-shared-confidential-case-information/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:32:35 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-attorney-generals-office-accidentally-shared-confidential-case-information/ A 45-page document containing sensitive details about active investigations was inadvertently sent to a mailing list for media outlets. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maine-attorney-generals-office-accidentally-shared-confidential-case-information/feed/ 0 11309119 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/phillips-area-school-district-discusses-possible-school-consolidation-at-forum/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/phillips-area-school-district-discusses-possible-school-consolidation-at-forum/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:35:50 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/phillips-area-school-district-discusses-possible-school-consolidation-at-forum/ Architects presented three potential paths for the district, all of which would close Phillips Elementary School and reorganize students across the remaining campuses.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/phillips-area-school-district-discusses-possible-school-consolidation-at-forum/feed/ 0 11309087 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/one-dead-another-seriously-injured-in-lovell-crash/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:55 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/one-dead-another-seriously-injured-in-lovell-crash/ Police said a 25-year-old woman was dead when rescue crews first arrived at the scene on Main Street.]]> 11309037 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/how-to-eat-well-in-the-maine-outdoors/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/how-to-eat-well-in-the-maine-outdoors/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:13:43 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/how-to-eat-well-in-the-maine-outdoors/ Registered Maine Guides offer their tips and recipes for meals in the woods.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/how-to-eat-well-in-the-maine-outdoors/feed/ 0 11309032 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/1600-stolen-in-july-from-leavitt-area-high-school-in-turner/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:12:10 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/1600-stolen-in-july-from-leavitt-area-high-school-in-turner/ The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft. ]]> 11309030 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maines-jessica-meir-3-other-astronauts-return-to-earth/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maines-jessica-meir-3-other-astronauts-return-to-earth/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:57:01 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maines-jessica-meir-3-other-astronauts-return-to-earth/ The Caribou native and mission commander left the planet in February.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/maines-jessica-meir-3-other-astronauts-return-to-earth/feed/ 0 11308976 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/did-maine-state-senators-represent-counties-until-the-mid-1960s-fact-brief/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/did-maine-state-senators-represent-counties-until-the-mid-1960s-fact-brief/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308739 In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state legislatures generally must be apportioned by population — a concept known as 'one person, one vote.']]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/did-maine-state-senators-represent-counties-until-the-mid-1960s-fact-brief/feed/ 0 11308739 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/people-in-addiction-often-fear-law-enforcement-in-biddeford-they-met-on-a-softball-field/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:36:39 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/people-in-addiction-often-fear-law-enforcement-in-biddeford-they-met-on-a-softball-field/ The game, which has become an annual tradition, is meant to break down stigma on both sides.]]> 11308934 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/jails-prisons-can-now-bill-mainecare-for-some-clinical-services-including-addiction-treatment/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/jails-prisons-can-now-bill-mainecare-for-some-clinical-services-including-addiction-treatment/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:32:09 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/jails-prisons-can-now-bill-mainecare-for-some-clinical-services-including-addiction-treatment/ While optimistic, Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson said it's too early to tell just how much financial benefit the long-awaited waiver will bring starting in 2028.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/jails-prisons-can-now-bill-mainecare-for-some-clinical-services-including-addiction-treatment/feed/ 0 11308930 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/portland-hearts-of-pine-eliminated-from-usl-league-one-playoff-chase/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/portland-hearts-of-pine-eliminated-from-usl-league-one-playoff-chase/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:26:43 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/portland-hearts-of-pine-eliminated-from-usl-league-one-playoff-chase/ The men's soccer team has been at the back of the table for most of the season but still had the slimmest of chances until Fort Wayne won on Wednesday.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/portland-hearts-of-pine-eliminated-from-usl-league-one-playoff-chase/feed/ 0 11308924 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/watch-high-stakes-debates-for-governor-senate/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/watch-high-stakes-debates-for-governor-senate/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:27:37 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308592 One of the biggest nights of the Maine politics calendar starts at 7 p.m.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/watch-high-stakes-debates-for-governor-senate/feed/ 0 11308592 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/barack-obama-boosts-troy-jackson-in-maine-senate-race-against-susan-collins/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/barack-obama-boosts-troy-jackson-in-maine-senate-race-against-susan-collins/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308717 The video from the former president is 1 of 2 dozen he recorded for key battleground races for Senate and governor. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/barack-obama-boosts-troy-jackson-in-maine-senate-race-against-susan-collins/feed/ 0 11308717 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/adult-education-enrollment-surges-as-programs-expand/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/adult-education-enrollment-surges-as-programs-expand/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11307959 Franklin County Adult & Community Education is seeing sharp enrollment growth as new Director Donna Seppy expands workforce training, college and career preparation and community outreach.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/adult-education-enrollment-surges-as-programs-expand/feed/ 0 11307959 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/auburn-couple-offering-bagged-leaves-for-compost-sun-spots/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/auburn-couple-offering-bagged-leaves-for-compost-sun-spots/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308213 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/auburn-couple-offering-bagged-leaves-for-compost-sun-spots/feed/ 0 11308213 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/study-1-in-4-nfl-players-will-contract-a-brain-disease-how-does-this-impact-maine-high-school-football/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/study-1-in-4-nfl-players-will-contract-a-brain-disease-how-does-this-impact-maine-high-school-football/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308673 Coaches and players say safety remains the No. 1 priority, but acknowledge the data is sobering. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/study-1-in-4-nfl-players-will-contract-a-brain-disease-how-does-this-impact-maine-high-school-football/feed/ 0 11308673 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/in-auburn-and-poland-photos-show-fall-is-in-full-swing/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/in-auburn-and-poland-photos-show-fall-is-in-full-swing/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11308534 Photographers Libby Kamrowski Kenny and Russ Dillingham capture urban wildlife and changing foliage.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/in-auburn-and-poland-photos-show-fall-is-in-full-swing/feed/ 0 11308534 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/umf-project-expands-snow-monitoring-across-western-maine/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/umf-project-expands-snow-monitoring-across-western-maine/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11307875 UMF researchers are expanding snowpack monitoring to improve flood forecasting, study changing winters and fill gaps in high-elevation weather data.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/08/umf-project-expands-snow-monitoring-across-western-maine/feed/ 0 11307875 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/democrat-files-ethics-complaint-against-susan-collins-over-alleged-pay-to-play-scheme/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/democrat-files-ethics-complaint-against-susan-collins-over-alleged-pay-to-play-scheme/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:41:17 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/democrat-files-ethics-complaint-against-susan-collins-over-alleged-pay-to-play-scheme/ Valerie Adams, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Cumberland County District Attorney, filed the complaint.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/democrat-files-ethics-complaint-against-susan-collins-over-alleged-pay-to-play-scheme/feed/ 0 11308797 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/troy-jackson-details-personal-finances-in-new-disclosure/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/troy-jackson-details-personal-finances-in-new-disclosure/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:56:12 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/troy-jackson-details-personal-finances-in-new-disclosure/ The Democratic Senate candidate was paid a total of more than $130,000 for consulting work this year and last by union organizations based in Maryland. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/troy-jackson-details-personal-finances-in-new-disclosure/feed/ 0 11308754 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/new-nonprofit-looks-to-raise-1-million-to-preserve-down-east-newspapers/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/new-nonprofit-looks-to-raise-1-million-to-preserve-down-east-newspapers/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:38:52 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/new-nonprofit-looks-to-raise-1-million-to-preserve-down-east-newspapers/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/10/07/new-nonprofit-looks-to-raise-1-million-to-preserve-down-east-newspapers/feed/ 0 11308751