https://www.sunjournal.com Central and Western Maine News Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:44:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 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/2026/11/09/west-paris-library-hosts-monthly-writers-group/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/west-paris-library-hosts-monthly-writers-group/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:34:39 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/west-paris-library-hosts-monthly-writers-group/ Led Stephanie Frykholm, the gathering helps connect people as they write, read and listen about living during troubling times.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/west-paris-library-hosts-monthly-writers-group/feed/ 0 11327435 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/oxford-hills-school-board-assigns-vocational-ed-trustees-committee-members/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/oxford-hills-school-board-assigns-vocational-ed-trustees-committee-members/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:48 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/oxford-hills-school-board-assigns-vocational-ed-trustees-committee-members/ Directors were reappointed to Maine Vocational Region 11 board of trustees and Western Maine Regional Program for Children with Exceptionalities while others were assigned school board committees.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/oxford-hills-school-board-assigns-vocational-ed-trustees-committee-members/feed/ 0 11327431 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/does-maine-count-votes-for-undeclared-write-in-candidates-in-state-and-federal-elections-fact-brief/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/does-maine-count-votes-for-undeclared-write-in-candidates-in-state-and-federal-elections-fact-brief/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11327419 Municipal clerks are not required to count write-in votes for fictional or dead people.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/does-maine-count-votes-for-undeclared-write-in-candidates-in-state-and-federal-elections-fact-brief/feed/ 0 11327419 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/public-hearing-for-west-paris-drinking-water-loan-2027-rates-set-for-nov-19/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/public-hearing-for-west-paris-drinking-water-loan-2027-rates-set-for-nov-19/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:40:10 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/public-hearing-for-west-paris-drinking-water-loan-2027-rates-set-for-nov-19/ West Paris Water District’s is under a consent order to replace its drinking water tank by the end of 2027. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/public-hearing-for-west-paris-drinking-water-loan-2027-rates-set-for-nov-19/feed/ 0 11327423 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/7-maine-events-include-a-wicked-good-time-and-pokey-lafarge/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/7-maine-events-include-a-wicked-good-time-and-pokey-lafarge/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325553 See Good Theater's 'Conversations with Mother' at Stevens Square Theater.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/7-maine-events-include-a-wicked-good-time-and-pokey-lafarge/feed/ 0 11325553 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/halloween-brings-spooky-fun-to-livermore-falls-jay-libraries/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/halloween-brings-spooky-fun-to-livermore-falls-jay-libraries/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:43:30 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/halloween-brings-spooky-fun-to-livermore-falls-jay-libraries/ Families celebrated Halloween with slime-making, games, costumes and special visitors at Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls and Niles Memorial Library in Jay.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/halloween-brings-spooky-fun-to-livermore-falls-jay-libraries/feed/ 0 11327373 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/see-3-coastal-maine-house-lots-for-sale/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/see-3-coastal-maine-house-lots-for-sale/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326012 Properties in Boothbay, Orland and Jonesport may fulfill dreams of building a home by the ocean.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/see-3-coastal-maine-house-lots-for-sale/feed/ 0 11326012 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/cozy-maine-skating-spots-for-winter-fun/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/cozy-maine-skating-spots-for-winter-fun/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325647 Here's a list of some indoor or covered rinks where you can skate all winter long.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/cozy-maine-skating-spots-for-winter-fun/feed/ 0 11325647 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/loss-of-bethel-sheriff-deputy-coverage-prompts-telstar-traffic-safety-concerns/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/loss-of-bethel-sheriff-deputy-coverage-prompts-telstar-traffic-safety-concerns/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326265 Telstar regional school leaders worry about driver awareness and speed without more enforcement.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/loss-of-bethel-sheriff-deputy-coverage-prompts-telstar-traffic-safety-concerns/feed/ 0 11326265 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/franklin-hospital-to-honor-local-veterans-with-nov-11-event/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/franklin-hospital-to-honor-local-veterans-with-nov-11-event/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326484 MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will honor local veterans Nov. 11 with a flag-raising ceremony, breakfast and a presentation by The Summit Project's president.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/franklin-hospital-to-honor-local-veterans-with-nov-11-event/feed/ 0 11326484 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/umf-student-named-peace-corps-ambassador-eyes-global-service/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/umf-student-named-peace-corps-ambassador-eyes-global-service/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326490 University of Maine at Farmington junior Maygin Leighton, of Baileyville, has been selected as a Peace Corps campus ambassador as she prepares for a future in international service.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/09/umf-student-named-peace-corps-ambassador-eyes-global-service/feed/ 0 11326490 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/crews-fight-wildfire-in-white-mountain-national-forest-for-seventh-day/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/crews-fight-wildfire-in-white-mountain-national-forest-for-seventh-day/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:06:58 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/crews-fight-wildfire-in-white-mountain-national-forest-for-seventh-day/ Recent rains have helped crews fight the Wild River Fire, which had shrunk to 821 acres and was 29% contained on Sunday, according to the Forest Service at White Mountain National Forest. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/crews-fight-wildfire-in-white-mountain-national-forest-for-seventh-day/feed/ 0 11327329 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/light-snow-falls-in-rangeley/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/light-snow-falls-in-rangeley/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:15:54 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/light-snow-falls-in-rangeley/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/light-snow-falls-in-rangeley/feed/ 0 11327306 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/the-ads-have-finished-the-problem-remains-letter/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:22:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11327254 It's over ... for now. What if it could be over for good?]]> 11327254 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/daddy-os-annual-thanksgiving-meal-takes-on-new-meaning-in-oxford/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/daddy-os-annual-thanksgiving-meal-takes-on-new-meaning-in-oxford/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325859 What started as a way to teach their kids about giving back is coming full circle.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/daddy-os-annual-thanksgiving-meal-takes-on-new-meaning-in-oxford/feed/ 0 11325859 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/after-historic-rout-maine-republicans-chart-course-out-of-the-political-wilderness/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/after-historic-rout-maine-republicans-chart-course-out-of-the-political-wilderness/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326355 Was this a one-off national wave, or a signal that the party needs to fundamentally recalibrate its approach to certain issues?]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/after-historic-rout-maine-republicans-chart-course-out-of-the-political-wilderness/feed/ 0 11326355 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/this-election-maine-wanted-one-thing-something-different/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/this-election-maine-wanted-one-thing-something-different/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326330 Facing the high cost of living, some supporters of Sen.-elect Troy Jackson are hopeful about change.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/this-election-maine-wanted-one-thing-something-different/feed/ 0 11326330 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/farmington-tech-school-eyes-expansion-as-apprenticeships-grow/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/farmington-tech-school-eyes-expansion-as-apprenticeships-grow/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325992 Foster Career and Technical Education Center is seeking to expand enrollment and potentially add three programs while awaiting $250,000 for apprenticeships delayed by an appeal.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/farmington-tech-school-eyes-expansion-as-apprenticeships-grow/feed/ 0 11325992 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/reader-wants-updates-on-auburns-little-androscoggin-gateway-project-sun-spots/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/reader-wants-updates-on-auburns-little-androscoggin-gateway-project-sun-spots/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326141 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/reader-wants-updates-on-auburns-little-androscoggin-gateway-project-sun-spots/feed/ 0 11326141 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/new-director-at-auburn-performing-arts-center-has-a-vision-for-the-future/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/new-director-at-auburn-performing-arts-center-has-a-vision-for-the-future/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326164 Stacy Thompson wants to make the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School a central hub for the community and beyond.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/new-director-at-auburn-performing-arts-center-has-a-vision-for-the-future/feed/ 0 11326164 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/election-day-madness-and-other-clamor-i-could-live-without-column/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/election-day-madness-and-other-clamor-i-could-live-without-column/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325865 Mark LaFlamme envisions life as a senator. Thongs would be a bonus.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/08/election-day-madness-and-other-clamor-i-could-live-without-column/feed/ 0 11325865 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/in-madrid-maine-large-scale-crucifixion-sculpture-takes-shape/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/in-madrid-maine-large-scale-crucifixion-sculpture-takes-shape/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:06:40 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326837 For the past 13 years, John Boyko has been creating a large-scale sculpture depicting the Crucifixion of Christ on his 40-acre property in Madrid.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/in-madrid-maine-large-scale-crucifixion-sculpture-takes-shape/feed/ 0 11326837 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/scientists-discovered-an-unknown-baby-right-whale-off-canada-they-say-its-a-cause-for-joy/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/scientists-discovered-an-unknown-baby-right-whale-off-canada-they-say-its-a-cause-for-joy/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326350 The discovery puts the number of baby right whales from the most recent birthing season at 24, the most productive year since 2009.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/scientists-discovered-an-unknown-baby-right-whale-off-canada-they-say-its-a-cause-for-joy/feed/ 0 11326350 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/maine-voters-cap-mobile-home-rent-increases-in-8-communities/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/maine-voters-cap-mobile-home-rent-increases-in-8-communities/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326356 The results mean that more than 1,700 families will be protected from cost hikes that affordable housing advocates say have become excessive.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/maine-voters-cap-mobile-home-rent-increases-in-8-communities/feed/ 0 11326356 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/lets-talk-about-how-mainers-can-reconnect-post-election-column/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/lets-talk-about-how-mainers-can-reconnect-post-election-column/#respond Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325989 How about this weather?]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/07/lets-talk-about-how-mainers-can-reconnect-post-election-column/feed/ 0 11325989 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-apartment-building-razed-after-two-fires/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:52:28 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-apartment-building-razed-after-two-fires/ The 20-unit building on Main Street has been demolished.]]> 11326387 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/marvelous-macarons-closes-store-in-auburn/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/marvelous-macarons-closes-store-in-auburn/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:30:37 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/marvelous-macarons-closes-store-in-auburn/ The popular bakery announced on Facebook Thursday it closed its Auburn storefront, but will continue with pop-up events and weekly pickups.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/marvelous-macarons-closes-store-in-auburn/feed/ 0 11326174 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/after-reelection-to-state-house-harriman-resigns-from-lewiston-city-council/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/after-reelection-to-state-house-harriman-resigns-from-lewiston-city-council/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11326076 'I’m grateful to the residents of Ward 3 for entrusting me to represent them,' Scott Harriman said Friday.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/after-reelection-to-state-house-harriman-resigns-from-lewiston-city-council/feed/ 0 11326076 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/troy-jackson-taps-longtime-aides-bj-mccollister-christine-kirby-as-transition-leads-2/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/troy-jackson-taps-longtime-aides-bj-mccollister-christine-kirby-as-transition-leads-2/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:51:17 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/troy-jackson-taps-longtime-aides-bj-mccollister-christine-kirby-as-transition-leads/ McCollister was Jackson's chief of staff in the state Senate and Kirby was his communications director.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/troy-jackson-taps-longtime-aides-bj-mccollister-christine-kirby-as-transition-leads-2/feed/ 0 11326117 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/democrats-won-huge-majorities-in-the-maine-legislature-setting-up-powerful-trifecta/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/democrats-won-huge-majorities-in-the-maine-legislature-setting-up-powerful-trifecta/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:14:52 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/democrats-won-huge-majorities-in-the-maine-legislature-setting-up-powerful-trifecta/ They flipped 13 Republican-held seats in the House and will have a supermajority in the Senate and Hannah Pingree in the Blaine House. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/democrats-won-huge-majorities-in-the-maine-legislature-setting-up-powerful-trifecta/feed/ 0 11325986 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/did-area-51-relocate-to-lisbon/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/did-area-51-relocate-to-lisbon/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:35:26 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/did-area-51-relocate-to-lisbon/ A Maine-based conspiracy theory has been circulating online for over 25 years. Is there any truth to it?]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/did-area-51-relocate-to-lisbon/feed/ 0 11325951 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/turner-family-police-searching-for-missing-14-year-old/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:26:44 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/turner-family-police-searching-for-missing-14-year-old/ Authorities said the teen may be with her biological mother, and are concerned for her safety.]]> 11325939 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/milford-father-charged-in-daughters-death-had-repeated-visits-from-child-protection/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:26:25 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/milford-father-charged-in-daughters-death-had-repeated-visits-from-child-protection/ Shane McLaughlin is accused of manslaughter in the hypothermia death of his 1-year-old daughter last year. ]]> 11325943 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/farmington-to-celebrate-chester-greenwood-on-dec-5/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/farmington-to-celebrate-chester-greenwood-on-dec-5/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:35:16 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/farmington-to-celebrate-chester-greenwood-on-dec-5/ The 50th Chester Greenwood Day will featured an inventions-themed parade, holiday festivities and a tribute to the town's famous earmuff inventor.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/farmington-to-celebrate-chester-greenwood-on-dec-5/feed/ 0 11325916 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/teen-accused-of-killing-maine-paddleboarder-to-be-tried-as-an-adult-2/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:32:40 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/teen-accused-of-killing-maine-paddleboarder-to-be-tried-as-an-adult/ Deven Young, now 19, is accused of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart near a Union campground in July 2025.]]> 11325913 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/state-soccer-regional-finals-election-day-and-foliage-along-the-river-in-lewiston-auburn-make-up-this-week-in-photos/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/state-soccer-regional-finals-election-day-and-foliage-along-the-river-in-lewiston-auburn-make-up-this-week-in-photos/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:54:04 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/state-soccer-regional-finals-election-day-and-foliage-along-the-river-in-lewiston-auburn-make-up-this-week-in-photos/ Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Oct. 30 through Nov. 5, 2026.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/state-soccer-regional-finals-election-day-and-foliage-along-the-river-in-lewiston-auburn-make-up-this-week-in-photos/feed/ 0 11325877 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-immigrant-community-jubilant-after-2026-election/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-immigrant-community-jubilant-after-2026-election/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:38:20 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-immigrant-community-jubilant-after-2026-election/ High tensions at the polls did not dissuade people from exercising their voting rights, organizers said. ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lewiston-immigrant-community-jubilant-after-2026-election/feed/ 0 11325808 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/with-a-lot-on-the-lewiston-ballot-voters-turned-out-in-high-numbers/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/with-a-lot-on-the-lewiston-ballot-voters-turned-out-in-high-numbers/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:36:21 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/with-a-lot-on-the-lewiston-ballot-voters-turned-out-in-high-numbers/ Turnout in the city was the highest since 2020, and the most for a midterm election this century.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/with-a-lot-on-the-lewiston-ballot-voters-turned-out-in-high-numbers/feed/ 0 11325799 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/mt-blue-high-school-cuts-class-skipping-43/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/mt-blue-high-school-cuts-class-skipping-43/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325440 Mt. Blue High School reports a 43% reduction in class skipping and more than 125 students improving failing grades to passing marks.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/mt-blue-high-school-cuts-class-skipping-43/feed/ 0 11325440 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lisbon-falls-blood-drive-set-in-december-sun-spots/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lisbon-falls-blood-drive-set-in-december-sun-spots/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325434 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/lisbon-falls-blood-drive-set-in-december-sun-spots/feed/ 0 11325434 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/ceremonies-planned-for-veterans-day-in-lewiston-include-more-memorial-names/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/ceremonies-planned-for-veterans-day-in-lewiston-include-more-memorial-names/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325596 Ceremonies honoring area veterans will take place throughout the city.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/ceremonies-planned-for-veterans-day-in-lewiston-include-more-memorial-names/feed/ 0 11325596 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/rumford-approves-rules-for-door-to-door-solicitations/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/rumford-approves-rules-for-door-to-door-solicitations/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325438 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/06/rumford-approves-rules-for-door-to-door-solicitations/feed/ 0 11325438 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wildfire-response-enters-new-phase-in-white-mountain-national-forest-2/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wildfire-response-enters-new-phase-in-white-mountain-national-forest-2/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:32:52 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wildfire-response-enters-new-phase-in-white-mountain-national-forest/ With more resources on the ground and in the sky, officials reduced their estimate of the Wild River Fire's footprint to 856 acres on Thursday.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wildfire-response-enters-new-phase-in-white-mountain-national-forest-2/feed/ 0 11325673 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/after-years-of-declines-drug-overdose-deaths-in-maine-this-year-on-track-with-2025/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/after-years-of-declines-drug-overdose-deaths-in-maine-this-year-on-track-with-2025/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:19:38 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/after-years-of-declines-drug-overdose-deaths-in-maine-this-year-on-track-with-2025/ The state had experienced double-digit percentage decreases in fatal overdoses since they peaked in 2022.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/after-years-of-declines-drug-overdose-deaths-in-maine-this-year-on-track-with-2025/feed/ 0 11325668 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/fog-hovers-over-androscoggin-river-in-lewiston-on-thursday/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/fog-hovers-over-androscoggin-river-in-lewiston-on-thursday/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:17:06 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/fog-hovers-over-androscoggin-river-in-lewiston-on-thursday/ ]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/fog-hovers-over-androscoggin-river-in-lewiston-on-thursday/feed/ 0 11325663 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/umaine-offers-retirement-buyouts-for-158-faculty-amid-budget-deficit/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/umaine-offers-retirement-buyouts-for-158-faculty-amid-budget-deficit/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:16:23 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/umaine-offers-retirement-buyouts-for-158-faculty-amid-budget-deficit/ The university hopes offering early retirement packages to 158 faculty members will help it reduce its academic affairs budget by $10 million.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/umaine-offers-retirement-buyouts-for-158-faculty-amid-budget-deficit/feed/ 0 11325616 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/el-tequila-opens-in-farmington-bringing-mexican-food-and-new-jobs/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/el-tequila-opens-in-farmington-bringing-mexican-food-and-new-jobs/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:09 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/el-tequila-opens-in-farmington-bringing-mexican-food-and-new-jobs/ The Mexican restaurant opened Oct. 15 in the former Farmington Diner on Wilton Road and is hiring.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/el-tequila-opens-in-farmington-bringing-mexican-food-and-new-jobs/feed/ 0 11325429 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/franklin-county-sticks-with-elected-treasurer-elects-strong-woman-to-post/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/franklin-county-sticks-with-elected-treasurer-elects-strong-woman-to-post/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:17:05 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/franklin-county-sticks-with-elected-treasurer-elects-strong-woman-to-post/ Voters in District 5 also reelected Commissioner Jeffrey Gilbert of Jay, a Republican.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/franklin-county-sticks-with-elected-treasurer-elects-strong-woman-to-post/feed/ 0 11325397 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/is-it-legal-to-add-water-to-a-drinking-water-well-in-maine-without-authorization-fact-brief/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/is-it-legal-to-add-water-to-a-drinking-water-well-in-maine-without-authorization-fact-brief/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/?p=11325318 Maine has recorded dozens of dry wells this year amid a long-running drought.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/is-it-legal-to-add-water-to-a-drinking-water-well-in-maine-without-authorization-fact-brief/feed/ 0 11325318 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wainwright-ahead-by-12-votes-in-tight-oxford-county-sheriffs-race-recount-expected/ https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wainwright-ahead-by-12-votes-in-tight-oxford-county-sheriffs-race-recount-expected/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:48:46 +0000 https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wainwright-ahead-by-12-votes-in-tight-oxford-county-sheriffs-race-recount-expected/ 'We ran everything up front, clean and very open to everyone and we prevailed,' Holland, a Democrat, said Thursday night.]]> https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/11/05/wainwright-ahead-by-12-votes-in-tight-oxford-county-sheriffs-race-recount-expected/feed/ 0 11325357