Local Cravings draws a hungry following in South Paris
The new cafe in the Twin Town Plaza at 247 Main St. is feeding a need for comfort food done local.
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Norway Church hosting spring rummage sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway is hosting its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9-11:30 a.m. Shoppers can browse a wide selection of clothing, household items, hand tools, jewelry, and linens, all available by donation. At 11 a.m., a special “Fill a Bag…
Meet the 5 western Maine girls lacrosse players to watch in 2026
Offensive standouts make up the majority of this list of top area players.
Mystery Photo for April 19, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School
Lucas Johnson, 43, is prohibited from going on Maine School Administrative 17 property and is forbidden from contacting staff, teachers and administrators at the Otisfield school.
West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Norway’s Fare Share market grows partnerships, local connections
The co-op’s basement space is being converted into cold storage, enabling bulk purchases of produce grown at Gould Acres Farm in Stow.
How to celebrate Earth Day across western Maine
Community cleanups and other environmental-themed activities are taking place on and around April 22.
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These are the 5 western Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
A state champion and a regional champ are among the area squads aiming for deep postseasons runs this spring.
Why some officials are worried about Maine’s drinking water infrastructure
Many of the state’s water mains are nearing the end of their lives, but it can be difficult to predict where or when the next one will fail.
Thursday water main work to affect High Street area in Paris
Crews will replace the section of water line that was patched after pipes burst last month.
Despite spiking fuel prices, drivers in western Maine still going to the pumps
‘You have to buy it no matter how much it costs,’ said one driver in Rangeley.
Oxford Hills principal’s award winner chosen for leadership, advocacy
Senior Ronan Brown of Harrison is passionate about politics, progressive causes and the outdoors, Principal Paul Bickford said.
West Paris Post Office reopens after nearly 5 years
Residents welcomed the return but remain frustrated with the years of delays by the U.S. Postal Service.
Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.
Native plant workshop at McLaughlin Garden | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Discover how to grow native plants from seed this spring. Join UMaine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden for a hands-on workshopat McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. in South Paris on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You’ll learn the essentials of successful native seed starting and sow your own seeds to take…
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