Maintenance garage in Turner goes up in blaze
The fire was reported Friday morning at 426 Fish St.
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Livermore Falls police investigating armed robbery at Walgreens
Police are looking for a white male who they say demanded money from an employee Thursday morning.
Dixfield area school district introduces new school resource officer
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
Dixfield high school looking to form drum line, hire pep band leader
Regional School Unit 56 directors approved a $2,800 stipend for someone to lead the newly approved drum line pep band to play at home football and basketball games.
Crews battling woods fire in Dixfield
A Maine Forestry helicopter was brought in to help battle the flames, said to be covering between one and two acres near the Canton-Dixfield line.
4 people displaced, 2 firefighters injured, 2 cats perish in Monday morning fire in Livermore Falls
The fire reported just after 1 a.m. started on the third floor of an apartment building.
POW/MIA search expert to speak in Jay: ‘We have not forgotten them’
A representative of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency will address the public Sept. 18.
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Meet Murph, local celebrity and therapy dog in training at new Mexico school
Teacher Amanda Bryant says the 7-month-old pug is a ‘fixture of our school culture.’
Dixfield to vote on ordinance, fundraiser at special town meeting
Residence will decide on changes to Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the town contributing to a historical society project.
Fire investigators classify Mexico fire as ‘incendiary,’ search for individual
State fire officials are looking for a person seen on surveillance video in regard to a fire at a condemned, vacant house Tuesday night.
Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
Meet 10 western Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
The region features some of the state’s best skiers on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks.
Meet 10 western Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
The Sun Journal coverage area is full of talented underclassmen this winter.
Volunteer at Rumford library brings new life to science education
Matt Frost, of Peru, coordinates STEM and 3D printing classes as part of the children’s library programming.
Snow-laden western Maine
Recent snowstorms created beautiful vistas in the Bethel area.
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