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300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/08/Maine_Legislature_63605_7380e1-1724864348.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/08/Maine_Legislature_63605_7380e1-1724864348.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/maine-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-safeguard-against-federal-cuts-to-school-meals/">Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals</a> </div> <div class="summary">The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it's unclear exactly how much that could cost.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/maine-lawmakers-pass-3-million-bill-for-public-defense-system/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41682825_20250325_Legislature_209-1744325491.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/maine-lawmakers-pass-3-million-bill-for-public-defense-system/">Maine lawmakers pass $3 million bill for public defense system</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine lawmakers agreed to pay for more public defenders and make it easier for judges to appoint attorneys to cases where defendants can't afford their own. Gov. Janet Mills now has 10 days to act. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/maines-lawsuit-against-the-usda-is-over-3-million-for-feeding-assistance-costs/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/06/31122692_SJ.CITfreshFood3P.062922-1656461430.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/maines-lawsuit-against-the-usda-is-over-3-million-for-feeding-assistance-costs/">Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs</a> </div> <div class="summary">U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/four-jay-residents-seek-two-seats-on-the-spruce-mountain-school-board/">Four Jay residents seek two seats on the Spruce Mountain school board</a> </div> <div class="summary">The town election will be held April 29.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/jared-golden-backs-republican-bill-to-require-proof-of-citizenship-when-registering-to-vote/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/11/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261-1732057639.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/jared-golden-backs-republican-bill-to-require-proof-of-citizenship-when-registering-to-vote/">Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote</a> </div> <div class="summary">Critics of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, said it will make it harder for some people to vote, especially those who have changed their names. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/tariffs-force-maine-businesses-municipalities-into-an-uncertain-future/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/41827036_20250409_Tariffs_06-e1744369757588.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/41827036_20250409_Tariffs_06-e1744369757588.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/tariffs-force-maine-businesses-municipalities-into-an-uncertain-future/">Tariffs force Maine businesses, municipalities into an uncertain future</a> </div> <div class="summary">President Donald Trump's unpredictable shifts in tariff policies threaten to drive up costs for consumers and taxpayers.</div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="basic-category-list"> <ul> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/lewiston-man-sentenced-in-2024-auburn-knife-attack/">Lewiston man sentenced in 2024 Auburn knife attack</a> </div> <div class="summary">Abdi Yussuf pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal trespass and criminal mischief but charges of attempted murder and domestic violence aggravated assault, among others, were dismissed.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/lewistons-splittin-wood-axe-throwing-hits-mark-with-new-location/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzAXE.P.0410255.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzAXE.P.0410255.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/lewistons-splittin-wood-axe-throwing-hits-mark-with-new-location/">Lewiston’s Splittin’ Wood Axe Throwing hits mark with new location</a> </div> <div class="summary">The popular entertainment venue is in a new spot in the Lewiston Mall.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/sonder-lounge-opens-in-downtown-lewiston/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=128,128 128w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https://www.sunjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/04/41794555_SJ.BIZ_.thebuzzSONDER.P.0410251-1744297438.jpg?resize=600,600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/04/10/sonder-lounge-opens-in-downtown-lewiston/">Sonder Lounge opens in downtown Lewiston</a> </div> <div class="summary">The lounge, from the owners of Sonder & Dram, is in the former bon Vivant space at 133 Lisbon St.</div> </li> </ul> </div> <aside id="homepage_pos_2_300x250-wrap" class="ad-wrapper" aria-label="Advertisement"><div id="homepage_pos_2_300x250" class="opscoad-homepage_pos_2_atf_300x250" data-unit="smg/sunjournal.com/home"></div></aside> <div class="nugget-box article-asset-freeform"> <h3></h3> <div class="nugget_box_scripts_styles"><style> .mtm-featured .image-crop { 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