The book based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler has been taught in Maine schools for decades. A movie version opened Thursday in theaters across the country.
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Waterville woman pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Nikeshia Knight, 25, provided money and fentanyl to another person to buy a gun from a Fairfield firearms dealer because she could not pass a background check, prosecutors said.
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Stream ecology program offered in Unity Nov. 3
UNITY — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a family friendly walk and talk from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Connor Mill Trail. Led by Maine Master Naturalist Val Watson, the group will consider where a stream ends and where the forest begins. Who lives in streams, and how do […]
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with Robert Shetterly, Americans Who Tell the Truth artist
Sun Journal Executive Editor Judith Meyer sat down with Maine artist and longtime activist and humanitarian Robert Shetterly for a conversation at the Bates Mill Atrium on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Skeleton discovery shines light on a Maine psychic, and a father’s continuing search
Richard Moreau has worked with psychic Laurencia Bourget to help find his daughter, who’s been missing for 38 years. Their search led to a surprising discovery this month.
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Gardiner Fire Department teaches Scouts about safety
GARDINER — Dozens of Gardiner Pack 672 Cub Scouts and their siblings and parents learned about the duties of a firefighter at the pack’s Oct. 29 meeting. Gardiner Fire and Rescue Lt. Eric Davis attended the meeting in honor of National First Responders Day, Oct. 28. The day honors the men and women who act […]
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Leeds to hold Veterans Day observance
LEEDS — An observance of Veterans Day is set for 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at the corner of Route 106 and Church Hill Road. For more information, call Laura Juraska 207-524-2324. Check out other upcoming area events!
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‘Gray market weed’: Illegal grow house operators and their tainted product take refuge in Maine’s legal market
With a little paperwork and scant oversight, investigators say illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized crime are increasingly shifting to the medical market, avoiding oversight in the process.
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Maine high court justice could be first in state to be sanctioned
Justice Catherine Connors, who participated in foreclosure cases despite having conflicts of interest, will keep her seat regardless of whether she is disciplined.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Portland restaurant owners say dining habits have changed. We asked people if it’s true.
Several people in downtown Portland say they’ve approached dining out differently since their lifestyles have changed and as prices rise.