• Alex C. Brown, 22, of 60 Pleasant St., Norway, on charges of domestic violence reckless conduct, domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, on Cottage Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Alex C. Brown, 22, of 60 Pleasant St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
Where to find food pantries in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry 550 Lisbon St., Lewiston; (207) 577-7942 https://www.facebook.com/kaydenzkitchen Leeds Community Church, Deacon’s Food Pantry 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds; (207) 524-7151 https://leedscommunitychurch.org/deacons-food-pantry/ St. Louis Food Pantry 80 Third St., Auburn; (207) 782-8096 High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry 106 Pleasant St., Auburn; (207) 784-1306 https://www.highstreet-ucc.org/ Leeds Food Pantry 123 Church […]
How to help those who help people without homes
List of local service agencies accepting donations to help the homeless and at-risk populations in Maine.
Lost power? Get warm and charge your devices here
Warming centers have been opened in Auburn, Lisbon, Lovell and Otisfield.
Justin Thacker: Rumford pastor ministers to Oxford County inmates
Pastor Justin Thacker is motivated to see people’s lives change. ‘That’s the business I’m in,’ he said.
Bethel landmark being redeveloped into middle-market housing
The 1896 Gehring mansion has been purchased by the Northern Forest Center.
Power of Faith: 7 people talk about how their faith sustains them
Trusting in God, a couple moves from Alaska to Maine. Motivated to see people’s lives change, a Rumford pastor supports and prays with inmates at the Oxford County Jail. Recognizing a connection between faith and martial arts, a pastor works to build community. A neurologist believes the miracle of Hanukkah can serve as a lesson on how faith can bring us through the darkest of times. We offer these stories, and more, about the power of faith.
Buckfield approves town’s first marijuana retail store
Back Road Buds will open next year across from Tilton’s Market.
Oxford Hills Tech School awarded $2.1 million building grant
The money will pay for an education and training program for students on electrician/electrical contractor career tracts.