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.
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New members join Paris Select Board at end of tumultuous year
Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris’ budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway’s former police chief.
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.
Norway man charged Friday in apartment fire; officials probe two others overnight
Local, state and federal investigators are searching three scenes in Norway and Paris.
Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement
The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.
Six Paris candidates square off in Dec. 2 special election
After two resignations, Paris’ select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.
After recent teen suicides, Oxford Hills puts new emphasis on prevention
A recently planted ‘yellow tulip project’ garden and an upcoming free educational dinner and workshop are just two ways community stakeholders have partnered to support at risk youth, family and friends.
Oxford Hills eyes old Bessey Motors for future bus garage
The school district is pursuing due diligence to transform the former dealership to a bus garage, storage, office space and classrooms for adult and alternative ed programs.
Androscoggin County moves toward regional jail study with Franklin, Oxford
Oxford County commissioners put $40,000 in the 2026 budget this week, should they decide to participate.
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
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Meet 15 western Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
State officials investigating fatal fire in Sumner
Firefighters from several towns had to use side-by-side utility vehicles to gain access to the property on Valley Road.
Christmas magic at historic Foss Mansion in Auburn | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are cordially invited to step back in time and experience the warmth and splendor of Christmas at the historic Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. Join us for an event that captures the dazzling elegance of the mansion, all while celebrating the magic of the holiday season. Enjoy finger foods, hot drinks…
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.’
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
Football playoffs, Thanksgiving events and Christmas prep wrap up Lewiston area Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Nov. 21-27, 2025.
Norway’s Turkey Trot 4 Hope burns calories to benefit cancer patients
The eighth annual fun run and 4-mile race benefits the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.
Grammy winners in Bath, Cindy Lou in Monmouth, house party in Lewiston | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Ms. Sun Spots returns from Ireland | Sun Spots
DEAR READERS: Some folks have written to tell me that they missed Sun Spots over the past two weeks. I was in Ireland visiting my daughter and her family, and it turned out that there was no one available to cover for me. I’m back now after a wonderful visit spending time with grandchildren, sheep,…
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