Community goes all-in for Telstar’s sophomore football star
Grassroots support surges to name Alex Dougherty Athlete of the Week after six-touchdown playoff performance.
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Wreaths a carefully crafted art form at Bethel farm
Alyssa Howe Freeman will make about 60 balsam wreaths this season at How Family Farm on Intervale Road.
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.
What to know as Bethel area towns prep for updated comprehensive plans
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments Land Use Planner Erica Bufkins answers questions and shares details of what residents should expect as a framework for future growth is developed.
Sharon Jackson to stay on as Bethel town manager
Jackson offers stability for Bethel — a town with a poor record for retaining town managers
Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.
A win then a loss to end a great season for Telstar boys soccer
Telstar beat Pine Tree Academy 1-0 in double overtime on Thursday, Nov. 6, to win the division; on Saturday they lost to Piscataquis 2-1 in the state championship.
With loss of SNAP, Bethel-area food pantry needs donations | Letter
As we have all heard, many of our local neighbors are temporarily losing their SNAP benefits. Our food pantries are already struggling to keep up with the increased demand. For those living in the Bethel area who want to help, one way of doing so is to donate either time, money or nonperishable items to…
Telstar boys soccer knocks off Pine Tree in double OT to claim regional title
Cyrus Mills’ goal sends the Rebels to the eight-player state championship game.
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news from surrounding communities
Watch: Santa arrives on a fire truck in West Paris
Area children listened to after school Explorer’s Program Director Eileen Storck read stories then saw Santa light the Christmas tree at Town Office.
Meet 15 western Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
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.
Side job shoveling a good gig on a snowy day
Tim Kamilewicz, 9, shoveled a long swath of sidewalk at Bethel’s Gould Academy. His mother said she would pay him a dollar.
Music, lights, tours and other ho-ho-holiday happenings in Lewiston, Auburn and beyond
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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.
More than 4 years after closing, West Paris Post Office set to open in 2026
Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’
Homesteading initiative at Andover Elementary seeks to steer students from screens
A school-initiated book group is finding additional direction from reading from Jonathan Haidt’s, ‘The Anxious Generation.’
Andover woman burned when hair removal device ignites supplemental oxygen
The woman was flown to Maine Medical Center to treat burns to her face and head.
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