U.S. Navy veteran John Crumpton is greeted by hundreds of family, friends, community members and government officials at his surprise 100th birthday party Sunday in Oxford.
Mary Delamater
Mary Delamater has lived in western Maine all her life and started her career at the Sun Journal as a proofreader, freelance writer and photographer. Eventually, she moved to an editing position, reading staff-generated stories and laying out pages for the Oxford Hills region. With changes to the publication over the years, she has continued on the copy desk, ensuring stories reflect the paper's values of truth, fairness, excellence and compassion. She is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in Paris and has attended and/or led workshops on reporting and editing. She's one of 14 children and aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews. She enjoys family gatherings, hosting the annual Merrill Family Christmas Open House, cooking, home decorating, reading, boating, daily walks and chairing the Sun Journal Fun Committee.
Mexico middle school closed immediately because of poor air quality
Superintendent Deb Alden said students will switch to remote learning next Tuesday.
Live music, games, food featured at Christian Music Festival on Saturday
Artists, vendors and nonprofits showcased at Field of Faith festival on Saturday.
Reward doubled for info on illegal gillnet in Magalloway River
The Maine Warden Service continues to seek information regarding the crime.
Photo: Mechanic Falls employee honored
Scott Penney retired as public works director after 29 years of service.
Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]
Poland request for federal money for library included in recently passed bill
The town asked for $750,000 to renovate the Ricker Memorial Library.
Deputies pull man from Swift River in Mexico
Oxford County deputies performed CPR before fire and rescue personnel arrived. The unidentified man was taken to Rumford Hospital.
Police look for Gilead man after reports of shots fired and 2nd violent confrontation
Jacob McGurn, 28, is wanted on weapons and assault charges.