Dixfield-based school district targeting 6% budget increase
The board will vote to approve the proposed budget April 28.
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Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
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.
Inside a Canton dog sledding operation offering winter mushing rides
Russ Dillingham recently captured behind-the-scenes moments at a dog-based business.
For the love of mushing
Lifelong Canton dog musher Alex Theriault and his crew offer not just wilderness dogsledding, but a glimpse into a sled dogs’ joy.
Details of $1 billion Oxford County ‘water battery’ shared with Rumford group
Construction of a pumped storage hydropower project could start around 2031, with the facility coming online in 2033, Tom Saviello and Tom Brennan said.
Sled dog presentation a big hit at Rumford library
Sarah Garland from Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience in Canton said there are 96 present and past sled dogs at their business.
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Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up entirely of upperclassmen, representing nine schools.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region girls ski team
The area’s top Alpine and Nordic skiers include two apiece from Edward Little, Gray-New Gloucester and Mt. Blue.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys indoor track team
Lewiston athletes have a strong presence on the list of the winter’s best from the Sun Journal coverage area.
Family flees late-night fire in Dixfield
The March 30 blaze began near a wood stove, according to state fire marshal investigators.
The 2026 Maine high school football schedule is out. Here are 5 takeaways.
A few things stand out from the recently released 11-man schedules for this fall.
Small historical societies find strength and solutions in Bethel
Meeting draws dozens from Maine and New Hampshire to tackle funding, space and outreach — and find new ways to collaborate.
Rumford proposes 5.59% increase in 2026-27 town budget
Spending plan includes significant 1-year reduction in capital spending.
Need a seat? Bethel’s got a few.
A dumpster full of chairs on Broad Street was a little less full on the second day.
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