Under fire for alleged racism, the final straw for Robert Celeste came late last week when a van from a television station blocked his driveway in Harrison just as Celeste and his ailing wife were about to head out for a drive. As Celeste spoke with a reporter, his wife, Cecily, who is beginning to […]
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Truck rolls onto train tracks in Bryant Pond
The driver of a dump truck escaped injury Monday morning when his vehicle rolled down an embankment and landed on the the tracks of the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad in Bryant Pond. According to Oxford County Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Josh Daley, Jeffrey Robidoux, 50, of Woodstock was traveling south on Route 26 about 7 […]
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Michael Miclon to discuss vaudeville in Maine
LEWISTON — The 2017-18 season of the Great Falls Forum continues Thursday, featuring Michael Miclon, executive/artistic director for Johnson Hall, with a talk titled “Vaudeville in Maine.” The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Miclon produces more than 50 performances annually at the Gardiner […]
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A learning experience: Students build for students
WEST PARIS — Students at Agnes Gray Elementary School have been watching construction of a building for environmental classes in their backyard. The 16- by 20-foot timber-framed structure will serve about 100 students as part of the Outdoor Classroom Initiative. The five-year project is supported by Agnes Gray staff, headed by Principal Elizabeth Clarke, third-grade […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Public hearing on annual town meeting warrant, 6 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office […]
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Otisfield barn, house leveled in fire
OTISFIELD — A barn and attached farmhouse at 37 Big Hill Road were leveled by fire Friday night. Early reports were that those living there in the home escaped to safety after the barn was discovered ablaze at about 7:30 p.m. A short time later, it was reported that flames had spread to the home. […]
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Your newspaper may be late Thursday
Dear Sun Journal subscriber: Because of the timing of the impending storm, please be patient with your delivery carrier Thursday morning as his or her safety is our top priority. Should you wish to read Thursday’s newspaper in our eEdition format (just like the printed copy), please visit www.sunjournal.com and log in using our complimentary account. • User name is [email protected]; […]
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Bail set at $5,000 cash for Norway man charged with assaulting teenager
NORWAY — Bail was set Wednesday at $5,000 cash or property worth $20,000 for a Norway man charged with assaulting a 15-year-old boy and obstructing the report of a crime. Damian Dunn, 22, has been charged in South Paris District Court with felony aggravated assault, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He also […]
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Snowstorm forces cancellations
With a snowstorm expected to last through midday Thursday, a number of cancellations have been reported. AUBURN The community forum at Auburn Middle School that was scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed to Thursday, March 22. It will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Auburn Middle School. The School Committee meeting that was also […]
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What You Need to Know: Buckfield Board of Selectmen
Buckfield Board of Selectmen March 6, 2018 Buckfield Municipal Building Bridge project What happened: Jeff Stern of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council gave an update on the Darnit Brook-Shedd Hollow Road project, including a timeline for work. What it means: Stern continues to look for grants to pay for replacing the bridge over Darnit Brook […]