• Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, domestic violence terrorizing and driving to endanger, 10:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Allen A. Buzzell, 35, of 360 Greenwood Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay promotes corporal to police chief and names officer to fill RSU 73 school resource position
Cpl. Joseph Sage of Jay is currently the Regional School Unit 73 school resource officer. He has been in law enforcement for more than 20 years, starting out in Livermore Falls.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Martel senior housing project on track despite sale hang-up
The sale of the former Martel School to Lewiston Housing has been delayed until August, but the developers say the senior housing project is still on schedule.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’
Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Five people displaced after cooking fire in Farmington
The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School
As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Mainers react to Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race
Most people interviewed by the Sun Journal on Monday agreed that Biden dropping out of the presidential race was the right thing to do.
Posted inMaine, News
Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Teen ‘ding dong ditch’ prankster shot in Harrison
Vincent M. Martin, 30, Waterford Road, Harrison, was arrested at his home hours after the alleged shooting at 7:38 a.m. Saturday morning.