Mary Delamater

Sun Journal

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.

Posted inFranklin, News

High-speed internet ‘key’ to Franklin County economy

by Valerie Tucker Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — High-speed internet service would improve Franklin County’s economic bottom line, an official from the Greater Franklin Development Council told selectmen Monday night. Charlie Woodworth, executive director of the council, said he took U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, on a tour of Western Maine to meet those who hope to expand their businesses, further […]

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What you need to know

by Erin Place Special to the Sun Journal

Buckfield Board of Selectmen Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 Selectman resigns What happened: Selectman Dona Grant announced her resignation, effective Nov. 1. It was accepted with regret. Grant read a letter saying it was an honor to serve the community, and she thanked the Town Office staff. Her husband accepted a promotion, which requires them to […]

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