Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region field hockey team
Ten seniors and a sophomore make up this list of the area’s best players.
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Livermore Falls vigil highlights dangers of homelessness in cold months
About 30 people gathered at the town gazebo Dec. 21 to honor Brett Staples and raise awareness about homelessness during National Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
Some Mainers are rethinking holiday meals in wake of rising food costs and unsteady economy
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are featuring fewer guests, smaller portions and more scratch cooking in an effort to cut costs.
When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
Livermore Falls weighs cannabis license fees amid high dispensary density
Livermore Falls Select Board members tabled action on proposed increases to cannabis licensing fees after considering costs and the density of cannabis businesses.
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.
Changes made at 2 dangerous intersections in Turner aimed at improving safety
Both sites ranked in the top 10 most accident-prone traffic areas in Maine.
Jay-area school district defends transgender sports policy as public continues debate
Residents urged Regional School Unit 73 to rescind its transgender sports policy during a tense Dec. 11 meeting, warning of legal and financial fallout, while several directors defended keeping it in place.
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Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region football team
Oxford Hills, Leavitt, Winthrop, Oak Hill, Dirigo, Poland and Spruce Mountain all feature multiple players.
Jay-Wilton police committee outlines four collaboration options
A joint Jay-Wilton committee has finalized four police collaboration options and will present them to both select boards in January.
Cannabis recalls spark questions about chemical testing in Maine
Three recalls tied to the same cannabis producer are raising questions about transparency and regulatory follow-through.
Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
Franklin County commissioners still getting stipends removed from budget
Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a resolution to stop the payments.
After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation
Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.
Jay recycling pickup returns to two days a week Dec. 17
The Select Board is reviewing bids for the curbside collection contract, with Riverside Disposal’s proposal headed to voters next spring.
Santa brings holiday cheer to Jay Niles Memorial Library
Families enjoyed a festive drop-in meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 6 at the Jay Niles Memorial Library, complete with stories, cookies, crafts and a visit from Hank the rein-dog from Love on a Leash.
Blessing Box offers help at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay
A community-supported Blessing Box Cupboard at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay provides free pantry staples for anyone who needs them.
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