Sun Journal

01/25/2025

It’s the fourth time Maine has seen a monthly median of at least $400,000 since crossing that threshold in June. Prices peaked in September at a record-high $409,000.

The average Maine home went for a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.

01/25/2025

More than two in five Bates students receive financial aid. The average award currently tops $60,000 annually.

The nonprofit Questbridge adds Bates College, Harvard College and the University of Richmond to its roster of partners in higher education.

01/25/2025

However, according to Lewiston Public Schools’ Superintendent Jake Langlais, any potential raids would be unprecedented at the local level.

No ICE presence has been reported at local K-12 schools as of Friday, but schools are setting protocols as President Donald Trump continues to announce new rules regarding illegal immigration.

01/25/2025

The Kita Center has held summer camps in Maine for years, free for children impacted by su***de.

More than $7,000 was raised during games Monday night with additional donations coming in this week, bringing the total to more than $9,000.

01/24/2025

Trevor Averill faces 25 years to life in prison for depraved indifference murder and up to 30 years in prison for manslaughter.

Trevor Averill, 31, is being tried for murder and manslaughter in the 2020 death of his infant daughter.

01/24/2025

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Det. Brian Rose at [email protected].

Police say the youth is refusing to cooperate with the investigation.

01/24/2025

So far, 20% of wells tested as part of the sludge investigation have exceeded Maine’s interim PFAS limits for drinking water: 20 parts per trillion (ppt) of a combination of six PFAS.

A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.

01/24/2025

Livermore Falls police are still investigating a Dec. 30 burglary at Fish Meadow Cannabis at 93 Main St.

01/24/2025

The 2-month-old died July 26, 2020, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, four days after an Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the Averills’ home for a report of a 2-month-old in medical distress.

Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.

01/24/2025

The project has been discussed for several years, but did not receive federal funding until last year, making it possible for the city to move forward with planning.

Officials and environmental organizations are hoping Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish will return upriver.

01/24/2025

The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and "total disregard for judicial authority."

01/23/2025

The project is slated to be done in 2026 and will take about two months to complete.

01/23/2025

Jason Folkner, whose street name is “Crazy,” was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn where bail was set at $2,500.

Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.

01/23/2025

The first of two public meetings was held at the airport, while the second will be sometime in the fall.

The first of two public hearings is held on updating master plan.

01/23/2025

“Customers will continue to find eggs in our stores, however, there may be occasions when a specific brand, size or type is unavailable due to reduced inventory from suppliers,” said Hannaford spokesperson Caitlin Cortelyou.

The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.

01/23/2025

On Dec. 17, the board considered how to proceed with 22 properties that went into foreclosure for unpaid sewer fees.

Selectmen on Tuesday evening voted to sell a sewer foreclosed property and three others the town has owned for years.

01/23/2025

We know a young lad whose first date was so traumatizing that he immediately joined the priesthood and never looked back. Not really, but there are some pretty horrifying first date stories out there and we’d like to hear yours. Whether you ended up broke, in jail, dazed and confused, married or something else after that first meeting with a special someone, we’re interested in all the sordid details. Send your thoughts to staff writer Mark LaFlamme at [email protected], or call 207-200-1481.

Yes, Valentine's Day is all about love, but what about the treacherous road you took to get there?

01/23/2025

Those applying for the program would have to have lived in Auburn for 10 years and also meet income requirements of the household’s gross income not exceeding Auburn’s median household income.

Officials began looking at options following reassessments in Auburn that led to higher property taxes for many homeowners.