Junior Frank Williams scored two touchdowns and sophomore Peter Boyer ran for a career-high 73 yards and a touchdown, as Bates went up 21-3 in the first half and then had to hold off a rally in Saturday’s in-state showdown. After the Mules took a 3-0 lead on a 43-yard field goal by John Barron, […]
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Historic Lake House items still among the missing
WATERFORD — Five years after the Historical Society received the good news that the historic Lake House, located in the heart of the Waterford Historical District, had been sold and was to reopen as a restaurant, the house remains vacant and the search continues for missing items once displayed in the house. Bonnie Parsons of the […]
Blaze that destroys Norway building ‘accidental’
By Matt Daigle NORWAY — The State Fire Marshal’s Office said the Monday evening blaze that destroyed a two-story apartment house at 54 Beal St. was accidental. Check out this video: 10-24-16 FIRE BEAL ST. NORWAY VIDEOS (3) from Sun Media on Vimeo. Dan Young, a state fire investigator, said a friend of one of […]
Candyless Halloween?
Will you be giving out something besides candy this Halloween? Some people are concerned about the sugar. More and more, parents are concerned about their chlidren’s nut allergies and the many food products given out that have nuts or are made in factories that use nuts. We’d like to hear your concerns and know what […]
RRG&SA Community Announcement – October Monthly Meeting
The Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association will host its monthly potluck dinner and educational program on Thursday October 20, 2016. RRG&SA is pleased to welcome DIFW deer biologist Kyle Ravana to this meeting. Kyle will present the initial results of the ongoing deer winter mortality study, and he will be happy to answer and […]
How’s your well?
If you’re a homeowner with a well in Androscoggin, Franklin or Oxford counties and you’re feeling the effects of the drought, we’d like to hear from you for a story the Sun Journal is preparing on the dry conditions. How bad is it? What are you doing in response? Contact writer Steve Collins at [email protected] […]
Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend Schedule of Events Announced Thursday, September 29th – Sunday, October 2nd
The Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend (September 29th – October 2nd) activities have been announced and range from a Brat & Strudel contest to Stein Hoisting competitions to special menus at many restaurants in Rangeley and Oquossoc to the Maine Forestry Museum’s 23rd Annual Apple Festival. Rangeley Oktoberfest weekend kicks off with the annual Brat & Strudel […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report – September 16th – 23rd 2016
9/16/2016 Deputy Doucette and Sgt. Hartley conducted a bail check on Kimbal Pond Rd in New Sharon. As a result, the respondant charged with Sale and use of drug Parahpernalia and Possession of Marijuana. 9/16/2016 Deputy Scovil responded to a car vs. deer accident on route 4 in Strong. The deer died at the scene […]
October activities for Cancer Resource Center
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is located at 199 Main St, Norway in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building. Hours are 10:00am to 3:00pm every Thursday and Friday. The Center offers a variety of programs as well as comfort items free to anyone impacted by cancer. New for this month is making […]
Revolutionary War Veteran’s gravestone dedication
Judith Grover Tent #17, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 would like to invite the public to the dedication of a new headstone for Asa Thurlow, a Revolutionary War veteran. This replaces one that was illegible and broken. The ceremony will take place at the Curtis Hill Cemetery, South Woodstock on Sept. […]