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Franklin County receives 4 applications for unorganized territory road supervisor
FARMINGTON — Four applications have been received for the unorganized territory county road supervisor. Gerald “Mike” Pond of Strong is retiring from the position June 30 after serving since 2020. Candidates will be interviewed, county Administrator Amy Bernard said. Commissioners voted to have Commissioner Robert “Bob” Carlton...
Rusty Bus Brewing calls it quits in downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON — Another business is closing its doors permanently in downtown Lewiston after just over a year in business. Owners of Rusty Bus Brewing at 120 Lisbon St. announced on social media Monday they will close at the end of April or when their beer runs out. At the...
Auburn man denies charges in alleged postal robberies and burglaries across central Maine
PORTLAND — An Auburn man Tuesday denied charges stemming from the robberies of two U.S. postal carriers and burglaries of two U.S. post offices in central Maine. Winston O. McLeod, 31, appeared in handcuffs and a jail suit in U.S. District Court, where he entered not guilty pleas to five federal charges.
Former Gov. Paul LePage raises $475,000 to help Lewiston shooting victims
LEWISTON — Former Gov. Paul LePage fell slightly short of his $500,000 fundraising goal to lend a hand to the victims of the Oct. 25 mass shooting. LePage, a Lewiston native, and his wife, Ann, hosted a Celebration of Life Fundraiser in December in Lewiston to kick off a campaign to collect money for the families of the 18 people slain and the 13 who were wounded.
Democrat Dan Campbell seeks state House seat in Auburn and Minot
AUBURN — Democrat Dan Campbell hopes to snatch a state House seat from a two-term Republican in the 90th District. Campbell said in a prepared statement that residents of the district, which includes the northern section of Auburn and the town of Minot, “deserve a strong and effective leader in the state House.”
Turner residents to vote on rezoning egg farm, revised solar ordinance Saturday
TURNER — Voters will elect officers Friday and gather Saturday to decide on whether to rezone Hillandale’s poultry farm and adopt a revised solar ordinance. Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Town Office at 9 Turner Center Road. The annual town meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Leavitt Area High School cafeteria at 21 Matthews Way.
Jay curbside pickup of trash, recyclables postponed to Friday
JAY — Curbside pickup of trash and recyclables scheduled for Thursday is postponed to Friday because of the predicted snowstorm. The town’s Transfer Station will also be closed Thursday to allow employees to plow. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital...
Norway neighbor holds burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrive
NORWAY — A local transient was arrested Monday evening after a neighbor discovered her breaking into a home at 14 King St. and held her at gunpoint until police arrived. Lindsay Clark, 43, was arrested on charges of attempted burglary and criminal mischief and was brought to the Oxford County Jail in Paris, Norway Police investigator Jeremy Pyburn said.
Auburn firefighters put out Baxter Avenue blaze
AUBURN — Occupants of a burning home on Baxter Avenue made it out safely Monday afternoon, Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Fifield said. Auburn crews were dispatched around 4 p.m. for a fire at 27 Baxter Ave., where crews were met with flames on the outside of the house spreading to the inside of the first floor, Fifield said.
Sun Journal Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Evan O’Donnell, Edward Little
Edward Little’s Evan O’Donnell wrapped up his high school ski career with a senior season of high finishes and major individual and team accomplishments. “I feel that I’m going to definitely miss it, for sure,” O’Donnell said about his Alpine ski career ending. “I’ve been doing the sport for six years, and having it be over — for now, at least — I’m going miss it, and I feel some longing already.”
2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Alpine Skiing Teams
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Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
OXFORD — Big crowds were nowhere to be seen Monday — from Wilton, where it’s not yet ice-out on Wilson Lake, to Rumford, Dixfield, Newry and Bethel. Not a single angler. What people can count on opening day is the Maine Warden Service to be out checking.
Rangeley hires Jay police chief as interim part-time chief
RANGELEY — Jay police Chief Richard Caton IV of Wilton has been hired as interim police chief to do administrative work. Town Manager Joe Roach said Caton will work 16 to 20 hours per week until June 30 with the possibility of monthly extensions as needed. Caton will be...
Durham to vote on officers Friday, $4.57 million budget Saturday
DURHAM — Residents will choose municipal officers Friday and vote on a $4.57 million budget Saturday at the annual town meeting. Polls will be open Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Durham Eureka Community Center, 606 Hallowell Road. Saturday’s meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at...
Fire levels Buckfield garage; house is spared serious damage
BUCKFIELD — A fire that destroyed a garage at 52 Irish Hill Road on Monday is under investigation, Turner Fire chief Nick Merry said. Buckfield Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Tim Brooks said crews rushed to the scene at 4:08 p.m. to find flames spreading to the house, but crews were able to knock them down before there was serious damage.
Auburn council votes against delaying new zoning at Gracelawn Road property
AUBURN — The City Council decided Monday against delaying new zoning at a 60-acre parcel off Gracelawn Road after the Planning Board previously questioned the need for the delay. The land owned by John Gendron, which features a gravel pit, has been a central part of an ongoing debate...
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