Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
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Boil water order in effect after water main break in West Paris
The affected area is by the corner of Bethel Road and Main Street and extends to residences around Pioneer Street.
Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Police locate missing West Paris man
Police had issued a Silver Alert for the 73-year-old, who was last seen at about 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Roadside social justice message sent in West Paris
Roadside activism was alive outside one home earlier this month.
Woodworker brings Santa-worthy act of kindness to children in West Paris
Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
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Just two days into the new year, Oxford Hills’ newest baby arrives
The stork made its first delivery of the year to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on Jan. 2
Snow day turns fun day in Paris
With remote schoolwork done, Sebastian Musgrave decided to conquer the slopes on a saucer at Moore Park.
Buckfield man appeals conviction in shaken baby death
Attorneys for Trevor Averill argued that a new trial should be ordered or the 18-year sentence reconsidered.
Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
Deadly Sabattus shooting, Hells Angels option in Buckfield among top local stories of 2025
Here’s a look and some updates on the Sun Journal’s most-read stories of 2025.
Heading up to Maine’s western mountains? Fuel up at these on-the-way coffee shops
Hitting the trails or slopes in the Bethel area this winter? This guide will lead you to coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot cocoa and more along the way.
Meet the 2025 Sun Journal All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
Edward Little boys hockey hands Fryeburg co-op its first loss of season
The Red Eddies only had 12 players available in their win over the Ice Cats.
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