New Portland – Lewiston Sun Journal

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Hearts of Pine sell out single-game tickets in minutes

by Steve Craig March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

Demand remains strong for Maine’s professional soccer team as it approaches the start of its second season.

Local & State

Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland

by Donna M. Perry February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.

Life & Culture, Local & State, New England, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap

by Dee Menear and John Terhune October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.

Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

Two dogs die in Kingfield house fire; home destroyed

by Donna M. Perry October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do

It’s fall fair season in Maine. Here are the 8 you shouldn’t miss.

by Ray Routhier September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

Upcoming fairs are planned for Clinton, Litchfield, Oxford, New Portland, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg.

The Rangeley Highlander

Artist Nora West wins Plein Air honor inspired by High Peaks Region

August 12, 2025August 11, 2025

Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.” This recognition comes with a $100 prize and high praise from juror David Dewey, acclaimed author of The Watercolor Book and curator of Fiore at 100: Maine Observed. In his presentation, Dewey commended Nora’s painting, […]