Rumford’s revenue from recycling increased more than $32,000 — to $107,983 — in 2017, despite a continued drop in the percentage of people in the region who recycle. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Eric Schmersal, manager at the Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste transfer station in Mexico. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — The Northern Oxford Regional […]
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Mt. Blue Community Access TV available online
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Community Access TV is now available on the internet. Several shows, including high school sports, are available through live streaming. “We’re very optimistic,” JP Fortier, executive director, said of the future of the local-access station. “But it is also very challenging.” The station is adding new services and promoting internet access […]
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Chimney fire reported in Paris
PARIS — Fire crews from several towns responded Thursday evening to Ryerson Hill Road for a reported chimney fire at a three-story home. Firefighters from Paris were joined by crews from Oxford, West Paris, Norway and Hebron at the fire that was reported about 6 p.m. at 125 Ryerson Hill Road. The first firefighters on […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Below-zero temperatures leave Norway in need of donated mittens
NORWAY — Local children are in “desperate need” of mittens and gloves, the town’s General Assistance director says. Shannon Moxcey, who serves as the General Assistance director for several towns including Norway, said that a few years ago, the Norway Police Department became heavily involved in the nationwide Walking School Bus, a program created to […]
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Contractor's Hockey League standings and results
Standings as of Tuesday, Dec. 26: 1. Pratte Drywall 9-5-1, 19 points 2. Advanced Wiring 8-4-3, 19 points 3. Saint’s Paint Plus 7-6-2, 16 points 4. I.D.S. 6-6-3, 15 points 5. Theberge Construction 6-9-0, 12 points 6. Lewiston Paint 4-10-1, 9 points. Sunday, Dec. 24 results: Pratte Drywall 3, I.D.S. 2; Theberge Construction 4, Advanced […]
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Sparetime bowling results
Sparetime Bowling Mamas & Papas Men Handicap Series 796 Wayne Bryant, 787 Arthur Pearl III, 764 Bob Violette Scratch Series 741 Justin Brawn, 639 Nick Poland, 601 Phil Doucette Handicap Game 301 John Cyr, 291 Erland Holt, 274 Brandon Alexander Scratch Game 247 Mike Thibault, 244 Shane Pearl, 227 Joshua Juarbe Women Handicap Series 818 […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: You say goodbye, I say hello
It’s time to bid goodbye to 2017, and there are lots of ways to do it. Farewell. Au revoir. Macsalaamo. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Shopping Siren is particularly fond of that last one. But it’s also the perfect time to say hello. To 2018! To a female Doctor Who! […]
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Frigid weather in Auburn
Josh Stoner tries to jump-start his Ford pickup at his home in Auburn on Thursday. Temperatures are again supposed to begin below zero on Friday and stay in the single digits throughout the day. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
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The K.H.E.M. Trails at Mixers
Rock, funk and dance at Mixers with The K.H.E.M. trails — Kevin Roy, Eric Bauer, Dawson Hill and Michael Krapovicky — Friday, Dec. 29, beginning at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus.
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OCD, Satori, Pop Rocks at Cage this weekend
The Cage, 97 Ash St., Lewiston will host three bands this weekend: OCD , above, on Friday, Dec. 29; Satori, Saturday, Dec. 30 and Pop Rocks, Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. Music starts at 8 p.m. all three nights and there is no cover charge.