The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
South Paris
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, 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.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, 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.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bangor football powers past Oxford Hills in A North semifinal
The Rams avenge last week’s loss with physical play on both sides of the ball.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News
Following suspension, Paris highway director resigns
James Hutchinson was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 20 after the Maine Department of Environmental Protection cited Paris for erosion of repaired roads.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills votes to seek state funding for new middle school
With all 8 towns reporting referendum results, 63% of voters in Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to move forward with a new $88 million state-funded middle school in Paris.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Friday’s high school football: Oxford Hills storms past Bangor
The Vikings likely earned a home playoff game with their win over the Rams.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.