Livermore Falls police investigating armed robbery at Walgreens
Police are looking for a white male who they say demanded money from an employee Thursday morning.
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Dixfield area school district introduces new school resource officer
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
Dixfield high school looking to form drum line, hire pep band leader
Regional School Unit 56 directors approved a $2,800 stipend for someone to lead the newly approved drum line pep band to play at home football and basketball games.
Crews battling woods fire in Dixfield
A Maine Forestry helicopter was brought in to help battle the flames, said to be covering between one and two acres near the Canton-Dixfield line.
4 people displaced, 2 firefighters injured, 2 cats perish in Monday morning fire in Livermore Falls
The fire reported just after 1 a.m. started on the third floor of an apartment building.
POW/MIA search expert to speak in Jay: ‘We have not forgotten them’
A representative of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency will address the public Sept. 18.
Dixfield board hears plan for $1 billion ‘water battery’ in Oxford County
The pumped storage hydropower project is slated to be located in a relatively undeveloped area in Dixfield, with a small part in Canton.
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Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
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Meet 15 western Maine boys basketball players to watch
The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
Fire at Rumford auto business was accidental, fire chief says
The fire at Adley’s Auto Sales and Services on Tuesday that caused an estimated $1 million damage was the result of efforts to thaw a frozen pipe, authorities say.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public-interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet hopelessly aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Meet the 15 western Maine girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Several of these players will be expected to step up for graduated talent.
Fire heavily damages building, equipment, tow trucks in Rumford
About 50 firefighters from seven departments responded Tuesday night to a blaze at Adley’s Auto Sales and Service.
Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.
As snow flies, Rumford begins enforcement of new winter parking ban
Police Chief Tony Milligan says his department has started issuing warnings to people parking on the street overnight.
Bethel rallies for yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday
A creative mix of films, discussions, crafts and a star-spangled Fourth of July highlight Bethel’s plans for 2026.
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
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