But it isn’t all chill and grill: athletes and coaches share some of the ways they’ve used the past couple weeks to prepare for the fall season.
Dixfield
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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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Hammond Lumber Co. acquires Ware-Butler Building Supply
BELGRADE — Hammond Lumber Co. announced its acquisition Ware-Butler Building Supply in a press release. The acquisition will expand Hammond’s retail footprint from 22 to 34 locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire, further strengthening its ability to serve communities across the region. The acquisition officially closed on July 31, 2025. The transaction includes 15 Ware-Butler […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield plans to purchase new plow truck
Town also set to install a new message board in front of Ludden Memorial Library on Main Street.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Sun Journal All-Region softball team
Varsity Maine All-Staters Carmen Crockett and Kyeria Morse highlight the list of the area’s best players.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
2025 Sun Journal All-Region boys outdoor track and field team
Varsity Maine All-Staters Josia Katroli and Ryker Paradis among five Lewiston athletes on all-area squad.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Dirigo first-time football head coach uses love of game to connect with others
Joshua Newhall is known for building strong relationships with players during his time as an assistant coach.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton-Jay police committee mulls pros, cons of forming one department
The committee had a presentation on Monday by Paul Ferland, police chief of both Monmouth and Winthrop departments, who explained what he has done to try and create one department, which is still under discussion.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay police investigate theft of side-by-side, chicken coop
The 2020 Polaris Ranger was stolen from a backyard Monday night with an attached chicken coop that ended up in a ditch.