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Franklin Chamber Welcome Guide is ready

NEW CHAMBER WELCOME GUIDE UNVEILED The latest Chamber Guide was unveiled by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at the monthly Business After Hours held recently at the Comfort Inn in Wilton. At left is Lorna Nichols, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber and, standing at right, is photographer Steve Mitman of Strong, whose […]

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How to contact the Sun Journal

Main Office — LEWISTON 104 Park Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 Mailing Address PO Box 4400, Lewiston, Maine 04243-4400 Telephone 207-784-5411 or 800-482-0753 Retail Advertising Fax 207-784-5955 Classified Advertising Fax 207-784-3062 Customer Service Fax 207-782-8282 Newsroom Fax 207-777-3436 Newsroom e-mail addresses: [email protected] Calendar items e-mail — [email protected] Business and political items should be sent to [email protected] […]

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The tiny democracies, modest republics of Central Maine

The tiny town of Roxbury, Maine, in Oxford County, is almost due north of Rumford and has a population of “about 373” folks, down from the 380 range in the 2000 census. On July 15, Roxbury held a special town meeting to supplement some of the action taken at its annual meeting, held in March. […]

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The tiny democracies, modest republics of Central Maine

The tiny town of Roxbury, Maine, in Oxford County, is almost due north of Rumford and has a population of “about 373” folks, down from the 380 range in the 2000 census. On July 15, Roxbury held a special town meeting to supplement some of the action taken at its annual meeting, held in March. […]

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We look out for one another

The first lap of the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life-Androscoggin, held recently at the track of Edward Little High School in Auburn, is always taken by cancer survivors. This year’s cohort included a 38-year survivor, a woman who is an inspiration for thousands for all sorts of reasons, not the least of which […]

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Northern Forest Canoe Trail

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail extends for 740 miles across contiguous rivers, streams, and lakes, following Native American travel routes from Old Forge, New York, through Vermont, Québec, and New Hampshire, to Fort Kent, Maine. In addition to being a paddling route, the Trail celebrates the history of the Northern Forest. Paddlers can explore both […]

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Libraries: Books and more

Libraries: Books and more Auburn Public Library 49 Spring Street Auburn, ME 04210 Phone: 207 333-6640 www.auburn.lib.me.us Bridgton Public Library 1 Church St. Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207 647-2472 www.bridgton.lib.me.us Cary Memorial Library 17 Old Winthrop Road Wayne, ME 04284 Phone: 207 685-3612 www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us Cumston Public Library 796 Main Street Monmouth, ME 04259-0239 Phone: 207 […]

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Rumford Hospital goes green for gardens

Rumford Hospital goes green for gardens The Rumford Hospital Green Team took up gardening this spring, tilling up and planting a small garden between two wings of the hospital. Their efforts are now being enjoyed by patients and staff. Fresh green beans have made their way to patient plates. (One gentleman has requested them for […]

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Concerts on the Lawn series in Wilton

East Wilton Union Church – 2010 Annual “Concerts on the Lawn” Series The East Wilton Union Church will be hosting their annual August “Concerts on the Lawn” series starting in August. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The “Concerts on the Lawn” are held each Sunday evening in August and begin at 6 […]