DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do any readers have photos of themselves, friends, or relatives working or shopping at Jake & Andy’s Donut Shop in New Auburn? For many years, they were a fixture of the community and made the greatest donuts in the city. Their building has changed hands several times in the past 20 years. […]
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Youth orchestra to hold auditions for student musicians
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras is holding auditions on Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 19, at the University of Maine at Augusta. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school student musicians who are looking for a new musical challenge and would like to play in a full symphony orchestra with […]
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Scooby loves kids, learns quickly
PARIS — Scooby, a German shepherd mix is available for adoption at Responsible Pet Care at 9 Swallow Road. The 2-year-old is a transfer from Responsible Pet Care’s partner shelter in Puerto Rico. He is a very active dog, loves to be in the company of children, but needs to be the only pet in the […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 30
100 years ago: 1919 A memorial service for the late Col. Theodore Roosevelt is planned for Westminster Abbey at a date not yet fixed. Such a service for a foreigner is extremely rare at Westminster Abbey. All arrangements are not yet perfected. It is expected that King George and Queen Mary will attend. The archbishop […]
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Family members not allowed to join U.S. citizens
By David Bier The Washington Post While family separation at the border received significant media attention last year, a quieter family separation policy continued under the radar, and the separations have targeted American families. New research shows that President Donald Trump’s travel ban — first ordered two years ago last week — has already separated […]
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Local roundup: Poland boys burst past Old Orchard Beach
Lexi Mittelstadt’s 30 points not enough for Mt. Blue girls.
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Boys’ basketball: James Anderson helps Mt. Blue hold off Lawrence
Senior plays nearly four minutes with four fouls, helps Cougars preserve victory.
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Boys’ basketball: Max Creaser beats buzzer as Edward Little escapes against South Portland
Three-pointer on broken play gives Red Eddies win.
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Junior hockey roundup: Nordiques' Cole Ouellette, JP Chauvin practicing with Tier II teams
Lewiston’s Cole Ouellette passes the puck to a teammate during the 2017-18 season opener for the L/A Nordiques at the Colisee. Cape Cod’s Joshua Malin moves in to disrupt the play. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Cole Ouellette and JP Chauvin will get a chance to show their talents to the Johnstown Tomahawks of the North American […]
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Girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills wears down Windham, surges to win
Vikings take over game with 17-0 run in second half.