As usual, the area boasts contenders on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks this winter.
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Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet 10 western Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
The Sun Journal coverage area is full of talented underclassmen this winter.
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Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet 5 western Maine boys ski teams to watch in 2026
The area has a pair of Class A state title contenders in the Edward Little Alpine and Mt. Blue Nordic teams.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Check out the latest Varsity Maine basketball highlight reel
The best plays from the holiday break herein.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man pleads not guilty to attempted murder of girlfriend
Gunthar S. Swan was arrested last year for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the face.
Posted inNews
Farmington company’s hoodie a hit after post about captured Venezuelan leader
The shirt seen in photos of the deposed Nicolás Maduro is Origin’s top-selling item, the company said.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine Library Commission drops plan requiring paid directors, minimum hours
Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Walking into winter: Safety paramount to hiking around Franklin County’s frozen ponds
Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region boys soccer team
Class A North is well-represented on a team that features the best from Sun Journal country.