West Paris crash sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Alcohol is likely factor in the crash reported on Bethel Road at about 6:30 a.m. Friday, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said.
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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.
West Paris boil water order lifted
Parts of West Paris were put on a boil water order after a water main pipe burst late Monday night.
Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Police locate missing West Paris man
Police had issued a Silver Alert for the 73-year-old, who was last seen at about 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Roadside social justice message sent in West Paris
Roadside activism was alive outside one home earlier this month.
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Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Serious injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash in Hebron
Emergency crews immediately called for a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter, although that request was later canceled.
Just two days into the new year, Oxford Hills’ newest baby arrives
The stork made its first delivery of the year to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on Jan. 2
Snow day turns fun day in Paris
With remote schoolwork done, Sebastian Musgrave decided to conquer the slopes on a saucer at Moore Park.
Buckfield man appeals conviction in shaken baby death
Attorneys for Trevor Averill argued that a new trial should be ordered or the 18-year sentence reconsidered.
Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
Deadly Sabattus shooting, Hells Angels option in Buckfield among top local stories of 2025
Here’s a look and some updates on the Sun Journal’s most-read stories of 2025.
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