Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME)

2 days ago | sunjournal.com | Steve Collins |Siobhan Brett

I have something to confess: Until he announced his candidacy for governor last month, I had no idea Angus King III existed. According to the results of a political poll just released, I might be in the minority. About 80% of Maine’s Democrats said they would consider supporting the son of three-term U.S. Sen. Angus King for governor. Just one in 10 of those polled said they’d never heard of him.

2 days ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

FAIRFIELD — A month and a half ago, few baseball observers had high expectations for the Mt. Blue Cougars. At the beginning of the season, Messalonskee, Bangor, Skowhegan and Mt. Ararat were the favorites in Class A North. Mt. Blue, meanwhile, was coming off a 3-12-1 campaign in 2024. As the playoffs approach, though, Mt. Blue is right there with those teams — and, in some cases, well ahead of them.

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Mark Mogensen

Literary-themed trivia at Auburn pubAUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced a special Literary-Themed Trivia Night in partnership with Androscoggin Trivia Company, taking place Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lost Valley Brew Pub. Gather your team and put your book smarts to the test in a lively evening of trivia celebrating all things literary — from classic novels and famous first lines to contemporary bestsellers and beloved children’s books.

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

Lewiston's Michael Caron hits an RBI single in the top of the third inning of the Blue Devils' 6-0 win over Edward Little on Tuesday in Auburn. Emily Bontatibus/Sun Journal AUBURN — The playoffs were already off the table, but Lewiston’s eight seniors wanted to end their high school baseball careers in style.

3 days ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

Edward Little's Emily Poulin hits a two-run double double in the bottom of the fourth inning against Lewiston Tuesday in Auburn. Emily Bontatibus/Sun Journal AUBURN — Edward Little got going in the third inning and beat rival Lewiston 11-1 in five innings in a regular season finale softball game Tuesday at Central Maine Community College.