Jay-based school board restores earlier budget proposal after complaints
RSU 73 directors met March 5 at Spruce Mountain High School to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the regular school program, adult education and food service.
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Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.
As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.
Full Moon Snowshoe brings hikers to Spruce Mountain trails in Jay
About 20 hikers joined the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee for a guided evening snowshoe walk March 3 at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center.
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.
Playoff thrills, snow fun & construction: Lewiston area’s week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2026.
Jay-based schools seek $200K cut to proposed 2026-27 budget
The RSU 73 board voted to ask the superintendent to reduce the proposed 2026-27 school budget by $200,000 before it goes to voters.
Flu and winter storms causing blood shortages in Maine and nationwide
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate and help alleviate the worst shortfall since August 2024.
2 pets perish as fire destroys home in Wilton
32 firefighters from several towns responded to fight the blaze Tuesday morning.
From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
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Livermore Falls board backs economic development committee plan
A proposed five-member panel would begin building a portfolio to market the town to potential businesses.
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
Androscoggin County tax rate drops as property valuations rise
The tax rate is $1.04 per $1,000 of property valuation, 1 cent less than last year.
Livermore to elect select board members April 28
Two seats are up for grabs, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the town’s 2026 annual report.
Livermore Falls town meeting set for April 28
Voters will decide budgets, elections and several policy questions at the annual town meeting.
Fire that destroyed Turner auto body shop Thursday started in the carpeting
Fire chief estimates the loss to Willie’s Auto Body at more than $500,000.
Firefighters battle blaze at Willie’s Auto Body in Turner
It was the 2nd straight day of traffic disruptions on heavily traveled Route 4.
NY pair indicted in Livermore Falls home invasion
The victim told police that both men wore black ski masks and carried guns when they forced their way into his home and assaulted him with a handgun.
Tractor Supply is coming to Turner. But first, the soil has to settle.
The store on Route 4 is estimated to open in 2027, allowing a year or so for the soil to stabilize before construction begins.
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