Mallards welcome spring to Peru pond
The mallard drake and his mate busied themselves with their nest amid warming weather.
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Dixfield-based school district targeting 6% budget increase
The board will vote to approve the proposed budget April 28.
Family flees late-night fire in Dixfield
The March 30 blaze began near a wood stove, according to state fire marshal investigators.
2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary
Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.
Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
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We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
Young skier injured on trail at Black Mountain in Rumford
The child, who was skiing Saturday with family, is being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
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West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Sandbar the perfect place to play in Canton
A mother and daughter make it a tradition to play together on the shore at Lake Anasagunticook.
Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger
Joseph Tracy Jr., 44, of Greenwood, appeared Thursday in South Paris District Court to answer charges including aggravated criminal OUI.
Bean supper in Auburn; plant sale in Mexico | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, at 439 Park Ave., will hold its bean supper Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages, and homemade pies. Musical entertainment provided by the Park Avenue Pickers will begin at 4:30 p.m. For additional information, contact…
Mexico soup kitchen hopes to open doors April 20
After months of back-and-forth with the town, Owner Michelle Williams is seeking approval from the planning board.
Meet the 10 western Maine softball players to watch in 2026
Pitchers, as usual, are prominent on the list of the area’s top players.
A location reminder for Jubilee Center donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please help Lewiston’s Trinity Episcopal Church inform all the generous area donors that the Jubilee Center is no longer in our church basement at the corner of Bates and Spruce streets (across from Kennedy Park)? The Jubilee Center is at 123 Bates St. across from the fire station. There is no…
How to celebrate Earth Day across western Maine
Community cleanups and other environmental-themed activities are taking place on and around April 22.
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