Coach: Luc Roy (third year) Returning letter winners: Boys: Senior —Tyler Pelletier; Juniors — Daniel Costanzi, Jesse Newcomb, Jeremy Read; Sophomore — Kolby Robichaud; Girls: Junior — Adena St. John; Sophomores — Moriah Lee, India Lucas. Key losses: Boys: Justin St. John; Girls: Sorrel Dunn, Abby Korn, Brittany Turner Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — Alex […]
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High school football: A Lewiston run wouldn’t be unexpected
The debate over the proposed realignment in high school football is as hot in Lewiston as anywhere else in the state. Opinions vary on what changes need to occur, but Lewiston coach Bills County is ready for some sort of change. The current Pine Tree Conference format hasn’t been too kind to his Blue Devils […]
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Oxford Plains Speedway: Taylor stitches together victory
OXFORD — For over a decade, he was known as the King of the Pro Stocks. But when the Late Models became the top division in 2007, many, including Farmington’s Jeff Taylor, were reluctant to make the transition. But in 2010, the veteran driver and chassis builder (owner of Distance Racing in Fairfield) built a […]
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Oxford student nearer to getting his wings
OXFORD — Josh Wardwell’s dream of flying his own airplane got a lot closer to reality by year’s end when several weeks after his story first appeared in the Sun Journal in May, a Sabattus man offered him his own unused plane for parts. “He told me to grab the whole airplane,” said Wardwell of […]
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Students invited to Ag Day at the Oxford fair
OXFORD — The Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that Ag Education Day at the Oxford County Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Education Day is free to any school (public or private) in Oxford County and involves having many presentations on the grounds. Elementary […]
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County Democrats make apperances
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats hosted booths at the Norway Art Fair and at Bethel’s Mollyockett Day. Assisting with the Norway event were Roy Gedat and Julie Peterson, Kim Waite and Cathy Newell, as well as Kevin Kramer of the Change that Works campaign. Kramer conducted healthcare house meetings in late June in Fryeburg […]
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Eats: The Lost Gull Fish ‘n Chips Clam shack charm way off the coast
By T. S. Chamberland Staff writer Week to week, my routine is fairly similar: find a store, restaurant or pub, eat there and review it for the B-plus section. Perusing the menus of new restaurants and bringing attention to worthwhile eateries — for work. Be jealous, it’s one of the perks of this job. I […]
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A state divided
Regarding Patti Mikkelsen’s letter, printed April 4, the proposed legislative bills (LDs 31, 108, and 144) for the size of the Legislature and public funding for elections represent concrete initiatives to reduce the cost of Maine government. Sadly, none of these bills seeks to address the increasingly contentious divide in Maine government between the interests […]
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Bowling results
RUMFORD — Bowling results from Oxford Lanes Bowling & Recreation Center are as follows. Thursday Night Eagles, Sept. 27 High singles for the week: Dennis McDonald Jr., 126, 125, 124; Randy Deroche, 126, 102, 125; Clayton Sargent, 108, 126, 111; Jon Mclean, 110, 105, 110; Tim Murphy, 128, 124; Joe Volkernick, 115, 106; John Volkernick […]
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Area notices
Auburn Suburn baseball and softball registration Live registration events Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little cafeteria Sunday, March 8,10 a.m. to 1 p.m, Edward Little cafeteria Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Edward Little cafeteria Baseball and softball evaluations Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edward Little […]