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Teen rescued Saturday from icy Bryant Pond in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — A male teenager from out of state was rescued Saturday after he fell through the ice on Bryant Pond, also known as Christopher Lake. The incident happened about 12:30 p.m. when the boy took a canoe into the open water to go fishing, Woodstock fire Chief Kyle Hopps said. The boy attempted to get out of the canoe onto a sheet of ice about 100 feet from the boat launch when he broke through the ice.
Spurwink acquires Tri-County Mental Health Services
LEWISTON — Portland-based Spurwink announced Monday that it has taken over Tri-County Mental Health Services, after a fast-tracked negotiation started earlier this year. “We are honored to continue the legacy of Tri-County Mental Health Services in meeting the mental health needs of people in Lewiston and western Maine with innovation, care, and respect,” Spurwink President Eric Meyer said in Monday’s news release.
Off the Court: Tawnya Clough, local ‘whistle blower’ and business owner talks sports officiating
FARMINGTON — Tawnya Clough, owner of the popular Mosher’s Meats and Seafood, is known for her bustling business on Farmington Falls Road, but many young athletes and their families across western Maine might recognize her on the basketball court of field hockey turf. The 54-year-old business owner has...
Ramadan soccer tournaments bring together Muslim community in Lewiston and Auburn
AUBURN — Bringing the Muslim community together. That was the message of this year’s Ramadan soccer tournaments in Lewiston and Auburn, which wrapped up Saturday night at Ingersoll Turf Facility with the adult and U17 championship games. “It means a lot to me,” Salaam FC player Suleiman Iimi...
Frustration reigns as a warm winter melted hopes for outdoor Maine pursuits
AUBURN — Water sloshed on Lake Auburn’s shoreline March 21 as Dan Bilodeau, trail master for Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers and Lake Auburn Community Center, stood next to the lake. Not even a thin layer of ice remained on the edge of the lake after the warm winter that led to the lake’s earliest ever recorded ice-out.
Face Time: Abigail Reuscher talks about advocacy and how to inspire young people
Abigail Reuscher, 29, says she has spent most of her life fighting for social justice and equality, engaging in advocacy and protest activities at a young age. She earned a degree in chemistry with a minor in Islamic studies at Haverford College in Pennsylvania and now teaches chemistry and forensic science at Lewiston High School.
Towns use less sand and salt due to warmer winter
While recreationists struggled to get outside during the warmer Maine winter this year, many towns reported using less salt and sand to treat roads. Auburn has used 3,100 tons of salt so far, which is far below the typical 4,500-5,000 tons it usually uses, according to Liz Allen, director of communications and community engagement. It has also used only 700 cubic yards of sand so far, which is probably more than half the amount it uses in a typical winter.
Maine Celtics secure first-round bye in G League playoffs with win over Texas Legends
Jordan Walsh scored 27 points, including a foul shot with less than a second on the clock, and the Maine Celtics secured a first-round bye in the NBA G League playoffs with a 110-109 win over the Texas Legends on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas. Maine (21-13) wrapped up the...
Youth hockey: Maine Gladiators bring championship experience to nationals
The Maine Gladiators 16U Tier II team already has plenty of championship experience. The Auburn-based youth hockey team went undefeated during the fall with a 24-0-0 record and won the Maine Amateur Hockey Association’s 16U Tier II state championship. Many Gladiators continued that success in the winter when their high school teams made long playoff runs.
2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Nordic Skiing Teams
Skier of the Year: Henri McCourt, Mt. Blue, Junior. Carter Butterfield, Mt. Abram; Luke Doscinski, Mt. Blue; Serhii Bezhenar, Leavitt; Vanya Bezhenar, Leavitt; Asher Roy, Oxford Hills; Dominick Toscano, Leavitt. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Sun Journal Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Henri McCourt, Mt. Blue
Henri McCourt faced many illness-related setbacks early in this year’s Nordic skiing season. “I was sick a lot, both in the fall during the cross country season, and then several times more in early December and then again in late December over Christmas break,” McCourt said. “I lost a lot of training time and it kind of knocked me down.”
Healing Hearts gala kicks off fundraising drive for Lewiston mass shooting memorial
AUBURN — About 100 supporters gathered Friday for a Healing Hearts Gala to kick-start a new OneLewiston Resilience Fund to support long-term community events to cope with the impact of the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston. One of them was state Rep. Margaret Craven of Lewiston, who...
Lewiston council appoints Brian O’Malley as acting city administrator
LEWISTON — The City Council appointed Brian O’Malley as acting city administrator Friday after accepting the immediate resignation of Heather Hunter. The council voted on the move following a lengthy executive session, and released a statement regarding the situation. “The City Council has agreed, with reluctance, to accept...
Fire destroys building in Porter Friday morning
PORTER — A fire Friday morning destroyed a building on Porterfield Road across from Joe Cousins Road and Lewis Lane. The fire was first reported around 11 a.m. When firefighters first arrived, smoke was visible from the first two floors. There were reports of people in the building that...
Sun Journal Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Nora McCourt, Mt. Blue
Mt. Blue junior Nora McCourt had a breakout Nordic skiing season this winter, finishing first in most classical and freestyle races. That included winning the Class A state title in both races and leading Mt. Blue to its fourth straight team championship. She also was the top overall Maine finisher,...
2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Nordic Skiing Teams
Mackenzie Van Nest, Oxford Hills; Ashley Roy, Leavitt; Molly Patterson, Mt. Blue; Haley Marston, Leavitt; Gabriella Thompson, Telstar; Megan Spaulding, Dirigo. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Just-In-Time Recreation getting closer to reopening Lewiston bowling alley
LEWISTON — More than five months after the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting, Just-In-Time Recreation is getting closer to reopening. Owners Justin and Samantha Juray have been slowly and methodically repairing and renovating the bowling alley at 24 Mollison Way, working toward reopening. Photos posted on the business’ social...
Jared Golden said he’s not worried about Trump’s endorsement of opponent
LEWISTON — Third-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said Friday that former President Donald Trump picked the wrong guy to endorse between the Republicans vying to replace him. Trump this week endorsed former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault from Fort Kent in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race, rather than state...
River levels rise with rain and snowmelt
As the rain continues Friday in Maine, the National Weather Service expects river levels to rise due to snowmelt and runoff. Light snow accumulations are possible in the mountains and may make for slick travel. Winds are forecast to increase Friday evening as the low pressure system departs. The strongest...
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