Fire investigators classify Mexico fire as ‘incendiary,’ search for individual
State fire officials are looking for a person seen on surveillance video in regard to a fire at a condemned, vacant house Tuesday night.
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Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
Fire that heavily damaged a condemned, vacant house in Mexico under investigation
About 20 firefighters from Mexico and Rumford departments responded to the blaze Tuesday night.
Soup kitchen to reopen in Rumford next week
A permanent home for the group will be 33 Roxbury Road in Mexico.
Rumford teacher’s Pulitzer teaching fellowship brings global health issues to fifth-graders
Amanda Bryant led a project with her Rumford Elementary School students thanks to the 2025 Pulitzer Center for Teacher Fellowship.
Special Advent service in Mexico this Sunday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, 163 Main St., will hold a special Advent service Sunday, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. The Rev. John Hogue will offer a sermon titled, “Thumb Island Elephants,” based on a true story from 1909. The congregation will have the opportunity to sing many carols. Communion will also be observed. …
Oxford County’s 2026 budget raises spending by $1.5 million
However, increased revenue means the amount to be raised through taxes is going down.
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.
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Dixfield to vote on ordinance, fundraiser at special town meeting
Residence will decide on changes to Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the town contributing to a historical society project.
Meet 10 western Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
The region features some of the state’s best skiers on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks.
Meet 10 western Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
The Sun Journal coverage area is full of talented underclassmen this winter.
Volunteer at Rumford library brings new life to science education
Matt Frost, of Peru, coordinates STEM and 3D printing classes as part of the children’s library programming.
Snow-laden western Maine
Recent snowstorms created beautiful vistas in the Bethel area.
Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Rumford man charged in bear spray attack on family
Police said a 35-year-old woman and three children required medical treatment after being sprayed.
Police services, new Woodstock manager and winning Telstar teams among top Bethel-area news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
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