Peace Corps: John F. Kennedy’s most enduring legacy

Just two months into his presidency in 1961, Kennedy signed an executive order to form the Peace Corps on a trial basis.

Letters from Madagascar: Exploring life and culture on Earth’s oldest island

Bates College graduate and former Sun Journal reporter Vanessa Paolella is now a Peace Corps volunteer living in Madagascar. This is the first of a series of columns of what life is like on the unique island in the Indian Ocean.

Androscoggin River on its way

Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need

In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.

Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives

This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas in the state.

Greene residents to vote on $4.8 million budget, solar ordinance Saturday

The proposed budget is a $613,000 increase from the current municipal budget.

Auburn School Department deficient in some areas of special education, audit shows

A state audit found some areas in the Auburn school district’s special education program which are not up to standard. 

Greene residents elect teacher to school board, 2 new selectmen

Sheldon Bubier and Mark Randall were elected to the Select Board; Bre Allard will join the Maine School Administrative District 52 board of directors.

Greene Grange making progress with hall renovations

In May, members repainted the exterior of the Grange and restored the building’s sign and eaves. Soon, fans will be installed in the second floor to improve ventilation for events.    

Grab your umbrellas – rain or shine, it’s time for the annual Maine Summer Road Trip Quiz!

A witch’s foot, Codfish, the microwave, a blueberry pie eating contest, and rioters raiding the city hall for booze. Where else would you find all of this but our 11th annual summer quiz!