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.
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Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.
Oxford Hills Tech School students honored with SkillsUSA awards
SkillsUSA Maine’s executive director came to Paris to award gold, silver and bronze medals earned by students at this year’s State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Bangor.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region girls basketball team
These players racked up all-conference honors while leading their teams to the regional tournaments.
Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
Recordings of Oxford County commissioners meetings now available online
Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
Mt. Abram girls basketball wins first regional title since 2007
Three Roadrunners score 10 points or more to secure a victory over Buckfield in the Class D South final.
Buckfield girls basketball beats Madison in D South semifinal
The Bucks control the boards, and in turn, never trail on the way to a regional championship appearance.
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News from surrounding communities
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.
Oxford Hills educators recognized as ‘LifeChangers’
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Tina Fox, Susan LeBlond and Kate McCarthy were nominated for a national award that recognizes teachers who make profound differences in the lives of children.
These are the 5 western Maine baseball teams to watch in 2026
These five teams are ready to compete with the best across the state.
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.
Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget cuts 6.5 positions
The staff cuts include two open teacher positions and a special education role.
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