SUMNER — Tempers flared at Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting as members defended the town’s winter road maintenance program. The spirited defense was in response to a letter read by Planning Board member Thomas Standard, who called the roads “unreasonably dangerous.” He further accused selectmen of “wanton failure to perform the duties of office.” Selectman Walter Litchfield […]
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Storm wipes out Tuesday’s sports slate
A storm bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to central Maine on Tuesday has forced most schools to close and all schools to cancel their sporting events scheduled for the afternoon and evening. For an updated list of games for the season, visit our sports schedule site, here: https://www.sunjournal.com/sports/hsgames Be sure to follow the sports […]
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Messy storm to hit Maine on Tuesday
The National Weather Service says the storm is expected to move into the area Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday, bringing a mix of sleet and freezing rain. The Lewiston-Auburn area can expect: Snow and freezing drizzle likely from 5-11 a.m. From 1 to 3 inches of snow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain […]
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Ready, set, go ice fishing in Maine!
You won’t catch anything without a quality ice rod and reel. These come in different lengths and actions. For panfish, an ultralight to light action rod between 20 and 30 inches in length will suffice. For walleye, a medium-light to medium rod between 24 and 36 inches will suffice. For trout or pike, a medium-heavy […]
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Snowmobiling in Maine, clubs and activities
ANDY VALLEY RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB By Donna Perry, Feature Writer Selectpersons voted in November to withdraw up to $5,000 from a town recreation reserve account to help the Andy Valley Riders Snowmobile Club buy a new snowmobile to groom 34 miles of trails in town. The board tabled the club’s request for $19,500 in October […]
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Public skating rinks, indoor and out
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Bank Colisée, 190 Birch St. in Lewiston, offers rental skates and skate aids for a fee. If school is closed, the Colisee is open for public skating. Public skating is $5 per person; under 12 is $3. Stick-n-puck ice time is $7 per person; full equipment required. Don’t miss out on […]
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Mark your calendar for these Maine winter events
WINTER FESTIVAL in Auburn Feb. 6-8, 2015 Auburn’s Winter Festival is a celebration of everything winter. Winter is the longest of our four seasons here in Maine, so why not get out and enjoy it? The 2015 Auburn Winter Festival will begin on Friday, Feb. 6, and conclude on Sunday, Feb. 8. Festival events and […]
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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Maine is a winter wonderland and its Parks and Public Lands offer ample opportunities to ski and snowshoe. If you are new to either activity, check the year-at-glance event calendar at www.maine.gov for the arrival of the Ski and Snowshoe Trailer at a Park near you and get free use of the gear with your […]