Local News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Rumford-based school district still looking to fill positions

by Bruce Farrin September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

‘So we’re working on it, as well as setting up interviews for our two administrative positions that we have to fill,’ said Superintendent Deb Alden said.

Local News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Rumford-based school district plans move to new Mexico school

by Bruce Farrin September 15, 2025September 16, 2025

Mountain Valley Community School will bring all River Valley elementary and middle students in Regional School Unit 10 together in one building.

Business, The Bethel Citizen

Job Fair at Telstar coming in November

September 15, 2025September 16, 2025

Connecting talent with opportunity: Bethel Area Chamber partners with FBLA students from Telstar High School for upcoming job fair.

Advertiser Democrat, Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Things to Do

Norway’s Western Maine Art Group honors late founder with retrospective exhibit

by Nicole Carter September 15, 2025September 18, 2025

Artist Lajos Matolcsy made his home and legacy in western Maine after defecting from the Soviet bloc, eventually settling with his family in South Paris and sharing his passion for art with his community.

Boys Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Soccer, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

Fall games are underway at Telstar, ‘Come pack the hill’

by Rose Lincoln September 14, 2025September 16, 2025

Girls and boys soccer; football and field hockey have all begun their fall seasons.

Advertiser Democrat, Business, Maine

Shuttered Paris auto dealership for sale

by Nicole Carter September 13, 2025February 27, 2026

Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM abruptly closed last spring when it was seized by creditors.

Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue district superintendent warns of staff shortages

by Rebecca Richard September 13, 2025September 17, 2025

Superintendent Christian Elkington updated Regional School Unit 9 directors Sept. 9 on staffing, AI use, and youth cannabis risks.

News, The Franklin Journal

Students in Farmington are putting their phones away, creating ‘a different environment’

by Rebecca Richard September 13, 2025September 17, 2025

Regional School Unit 9’s new cellphone policy for Mt. Blue High School students has reduced Wi-Fi usage and is credited with creating a more positive environment.