One of two large sections of open water on Lake Auburn, near Tabers Restaurant and Mini Golf on Lake Shore Drive in Auburn on Wednesday afternoon, is an indication many larger bodies of water in the area are not safe. To watch a 60-second flyover of the lake, visit sunjournal.com. (Sun Journal photo by Russ […]
January 2019
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Crows descend on Lewiston streets
Crows pick at trash bags at the curb on Sabattus Street in Lewiston on Wednesday morning. Although flocks of the birds have been feasting on trash across the region in recent weeks, Lewiston Public Works Director David Jones said his department has not received any complaints about the messes left behind. (Sun Journal photo by […]
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Posted inOxford Hills, sj-web
Paris building complex site of murder-suicide in 1998
PARIS — The sprawling building complex where a man and woman were found dead Tuesday was the scene of a murder-suicide 20 years ago. On April 1, 1998, former Deputy Sheriff James Raymond shot his wife and then himself in their basement apartment on Market Square. Tuesday night, Heather Bickford and Dana Hill were found […]
Posted inUncategorized
Pair charged with trafficking drugs in Augusta, Hallowell
A Hallowell man and a Pittston woman allegedly sold heroin, fentanyl and cocaine base to a confidential informant.
Posted inBusiness
Startup investors camp out for Maine tax credit
The Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit program has become so popular that its overseers are asking the Legislature to triple its budget.
Posted inUncategorized
Ogunquit residents file unusual challenge to Select Board recall effort
Supporters of board members who are facing recall votes say the recall petitions and some signatures are invalid.
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Special RSU 73 school board meeting postponed
LIVERMORE FALLS — Upon advice from legal counsel, the special Regional School Unit 73 school board meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 2 has been postponed. The special meeting had been called Dec. 26. The agenda included two executive sessions to discuss personnel issues. Superintendent Todd LeRoy on Dec. 24 confirmed the elimination of the principal’s […]
Posted inMaine
A little bit of snow could make roads slick Thursday morning
Maine’s next weak weather maker should bring another round of light snow Thursday. While not a big storm, it’s probably enough for some slippery travel. The storm is expected to move in around 2 a.m. Thursday and begin to move out Thursday afternoon. It’s looking like a general 1-3 inches on Thursday. Friday will be […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, sj-web
State Police spend Wednesday investigating scene of couple’s death
PARIS — In November, Heather Bickford and Dana Hill decorated a sparkling white Christmas tree in their Market Square apartment, and Bickford shared the image on Facebook. On Tuesday night, the two were found dead in that apartment. Bickford’s daughters, ages 8 years and 2 months, were home when the couple’s bodies were discovered. The […]
Posted inObituaries
Alfred “Breezy” Galgovitch
AUBURN – Alfred “Breezy” Galgovitch, 93, was born in Lisbon Falls Oct. 21, 1925, the son of John and Mary Borsak Galgovitch. He received his education in the Lisbon Falls schools. He served in the Army Nov. 10, 1943 to April 21, 1946. He served in the famed 10th Mountain Division in Italy, during World […]