Some of the volunteers have been helping at the annual event for 25 years, resulting in efficient cooking, coordinating and serving an estimated 150 plus meals. Photos by Staff Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny.
South Paris
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region football team
Oxford Hills, Leavitt, Winthrop, Oak Hill, Dirigo, Poland and Spruce Mountain all feature multiple players.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Charlie Brown in Bethel, New Year’s Eve fun in Auburn and Gardiner
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Paris Elementary mascot helping to bring good behavior back to buses
The Paris Elementary School mascot — the cardinal — has been pressed into duty as reward for meeting behavior expectations on school bus rides.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Change at the top in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
All 5 teams appear in every voter’s rankings. That’s rare.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet 15 western Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
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.