Oxford Hills citizens displayed messages in support of climate reform, civil and human rights, American workers and the U.S. Constitution, or against President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and the growing influence of billionaires over U.S. politics and economy.
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‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
Rock in Poland, Bach in Lewiston, squawk in South Paris, celebrate freedom everywhere | Get out!
There are plenty of things to do this week in western Maine.
South Paris man pleads guilty to 2020 Boston hotel killing
Aaron Parsons, 47, was sentenced to up to 16 years in Massachusetts state prison for the death of 29-year-old Sarah Dorany, prosecutors said.
West Paris Pre-schoolers ‘touched-a-truck’ on June 2
About 17 children from The West Paris Early Learning Center at the West Paris Legion walked to the town office to see and sit inside a fire truck, downhill derby cars and more. Town Manager Joy Downing organized the event and gave out gift bags to each child.
Brothers keep busses safe for Bethel area schoolchildren: under the hood and behind the wheel
Zach and Sam Hartzell are RideSource mechanics and drivers, who keep SADD-44 and other area busses safe for schoolchildren.
The Week in Photos: April 19-25, 2025
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Two arrested during drug raid in South Paris
Because the occupants of the home were considered dangerous, police said, the Maine State Police Tactical Team assisted as the home was entered and the suspects arrested.
Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest
An Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.