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Dixfield to vote on ordinance, fundraiser at special town meeting

by Bruce Farrin 17 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

Residence will decide on changes to Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the town contributing to a historical society project.

Advertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

West Paris crash sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

by Donna M. Perry 18 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

Alcohol is likely factor in the crash reported on Bethel Road at about 6:30 a.m. Friday, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said.

Maine, News

Snow, wrestling, hockey, Pledge of Allegiance focus of Lewiston-area Week in Photos

by Russ Dillingham, Libby Kamrowski Kenny and Anna Chadwick 19 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

Maine Trust for Local News photographers select some of their favorite images from Jan. 1-8, 2026.

Maine, News

Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray

by Rory Sweeting 19 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.

Maine, News

Gray investigated for buying $1.25M fire truck with money it didn’t have; FBI involved

by Rory Sweeting 22 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

The scrutiny involves alleged financial mismanagement.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander

Phillips-based schools weigh new district model as withdrawal talks continue

by Rebecca Richard January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Superintendent Laura Columbia said withdrawal updates are moving slow while a new pre-K to grade 12 model is considered.

News, Sun Spots

Reader suggests volunteer opportunities | Sun Spots

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For anyone who in the L-A area who is interested in getting out of the house this winter and looking for opportunities to volunteer, I suggest Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn (https://andwell.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected], 777-7740 Ext 2980; Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Auburn (https://gahumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected]); and The Public Theater in Lewiston (https://thepublictheatre.org/volunteer/, […]