Erskine finds an identity, as well as wins; Cony/Maranacook matched fast-paced teams.
2019
Posted inOxford Hills
Register of deeds to continue preservation work, merger
PARIS — Oxford County Register of Deeds Cherri Crockett is looking to carry on the preservation work of her predecessor and take on her first big task of merging the Paris and Fryeburg offices. Crockett, of Bethel, was elected in November to a four-year term and was sworn in Dec. 31. She succeeds Pat Shearman, […]
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Posted inFranklin
Strong selectmen approve employee raises
STRONG — Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday night to give employees a 2.8 percent pay raise this year, offsetting it by having them pay for an increase in their health insurance premiums starting Feb. 1. The vote came as the board continued developing a budget for 2019. Selectman Rodney Cook suggested a combined percentage and merit-based […]
Posted inSchools & Education
Portland school board approves $12 million renovation of Lyseth Elementary
The project, which would include a new gym and library as well as utility and security upgrades, is set to begin this spring.
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
'Dream Ride' highlights Northeast Motorsports Expo
People walk past displays during the Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta Civic Center in January 2018. (Kennebec Journal photo by Joe Phelan) AUGUSTA — More than 70 race vehicles will be crammed into the Augusta Civic Center this weekend, including one that isn’t even completed yet. One of the highlights of the 31st annual […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Teen charged in vandalism at Lewiston apartment building
LEWISTON — A local man was charged this week in a September rampage that flooded a basement and several apartments at Place Ste. Marie. Kevin Vanwey, 19, of 69 Horton St. was indicted by the Androscoggin County grand jury Monday on a charge of aggravated criminal mischief. He is accused of smashing his way into a […]
Posted inMaine
Maine reports 3 flu deaths, and more than 500 cases, so far this season
More cases had been reported at this time last winter, but public health experts say the viruses are unpredictable and urge Mainers: ‘Go get your flu shot.’
Posted insj-web, The Franklin Journal, Varsity Maine
New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis is a man with an ambitious plan
New Mt. Blue baseball coach Ben Davis follows through during a practice drill in Farmington last season, when he was the progam’s junior varsity coach. (Sun Journal photo by Tony Blasi) When the Mt. Blue baseball team returns this season, players should be prepared to get an education from their new head coach, who is […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Welding course offered
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education and Western Maine Community Action are partnering to provide a new professional welding program with Bancroft Contracting Corp. The 92-hour program will offer students welding processes used by Bancroft Contracting Corp. and other local employers, including 72 hours of hands-on welding instruction, safety training and 20 hours of math […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Beating colder temps
Wally Vickerson uses his snowblower Wednesday evening to clear his driveway on Park Street in West Paris. He said snow mixing with rain prompted him to remove the heavy, wet snow in advance of colder temperatures. “If it freezes, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame” Vickerson said. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn)