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Specific information about misconduct must be disclosed in the disciplinary records of police officers and other public employees under law changes signed by Gov. MIlls, but recommendations to require record retention were not included.

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee Monday listened to arguments over a bill that would expand public access to the disciplinary records of public employees, including police.

Producers of a 'Walking Dead' spinoff have requested two specific front pages from the Sun Journal to be used in a series that focuses on Daryl Dixon, played by the wildly popular actor Norman Reedus. 

Street Talk: It's been a year-and-a-half of police radio silence now in the Twin Cities. In other parts of the country, compromises have been reached but in Lewiston-Auburn, police have dug in their heels.

While officials sit around tables discussing what to do, the homeless are living it. These are people who, for whatever reason, are now living on the street, are desperate for warmth, food and safety. The same things we all want. The things we all should have, but don’t.

The Brainerd Police Department identified the victim as a 58-year-old Brainerd woman on Wednesday morning.

The New England Newspaper and Press Association handed Sun Journal staff members three major awards Thursday night, recognizing their work on First Amendment issues, community journalism and overall excellence in reporting.

The Sun Journal received the Freedom of Information Award for the 19th time in 23 years, along with writing, design, photography and advertising honors

According to Mark Mogensen, managing editor/days, “among Steve Collin's many qualities, the one I respect the most has nothing to do with his many talents as a writer, as a researcher, as a communicator, as a trusted co-worker or a knowledgeable journalist. It's his fundamental understanding of how important local journalism is to all of us. His regard for the truth and accuracy."

On Saturday, Meyer was ceremonially inducted into the Maine Press Association's Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy for government transparency, her leadership of newspapers in central and western Maine, and her door-knocking, cold-calling brand of journalism.