The most severe flooding is expected in Aroostook County, but the Kennebec River went over its banks in the Augusta area on Sunday, and the Saco River crested late Saturday.
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Posted inLocal & State, sj-web
Wildfires spreading like, well . . . 59 and counting so far in 2018, state says
The Sabattus Fire Department helped extinguish grass fires Saturday and Sunday in Greene. On Monday, Sabattus firefighters turned their attention closer to home, dousing flames near the woods on Katherine’s Way. Monday’s fire occurred the day after a permitted burn in Sabattus. “My guess is it wasn’t extinguished properly,” Sabattus Chief Marc Veilleux said. “Any winds […]
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Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Joline Bell adds trips to spring, summer schedule
SABATTUS — Joline Bell is organizing trips for all seniors and seniors at heart. She has added more buses to accommodate more people. To reserve a spot, contact 207-375-4627. Bell is a member of and the trip representative for the Sabattus Seniors, New Auburn Seniors, First Auburn Seniors and Robin Dow Seniors. Thursday, May 24: Tribute to […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Springtime treat in Paris
Laurie Bickford, left, and Tanner Bickford, both of West Paris, are served ice cream cones Wednesday afternoon at Norway/Paris Soft Serve on Main Street in Paris. Shop owner Brenda Fickett, foreground right, stands with her daughter Abby, who is serving a cone. Employee Stacy Hall is at far right. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)
Posted inFranklin, River Valley
It's beginning to look and feel like spring
Ice along the Androscoggin River in Canton melts under the sun Tuesday. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Welcome, dear sweet spring
A female beaver looks out from her 50-gallon tub of water as park superintendent Curt Johnson feeds her a willow bough at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray at noon on Monday. The beaver came to the park last fall and is kept indoors over the winter. She does have access to the outside. Park […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Springtime means fun in the pool, fresh eggs
It’s spring — and my geese and ducks are so happy! I dug out all the kiddie pools, cleaned them up and then filled them with water. They could hardly wait until the hose had finished its job. It’s been almost six months since they’ve had a little pool to splash and play in, and […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Skiing: Spring conditions always mixed bag
I don’t know how many times I have driven from Maine to Vermont, sometimes heading for northern areas and others to the southern part of the state. I have driven in all kinds of weather, from super cold to warm spring days, but never have I experienced a drive like we had a week ago […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock board hires part-time code enforcement officer
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday evening to appoint Paris Code Enforcement Officer Fred Collins as the town’s part-time code enforcement officer, Town Manager Vern Maxfield said Thursday. The position had been in flux since Norway and Greenwood Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Whitman left the position in August 2014. Bethel Code Enforcement Officer […]