Crews clean up around Lewiston and Auburn after a night of potent winds and heavy rain

The number of power outages for Central Maine Power customers peaked at 91,137 at 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Buckfield Town Office to remain closed through Dec. 15

Residents needing to conduct town business or utilize services, can contact the Town Office to make an appointment.

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Oxford lawmaker to miss Wednesday’s swearing in because of COVID-19

Rick Bennett of Oxford says he tested positive for coronavirus and won't join lawmakers convening this week.

Heads of teachers’ unions ask for more time, flexibility in age of COVID

Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.

Oxford’s food pantry gets help to give help

Helping Hands Food Pantry expects to provide Thanksgiving meals to 75 families today. The help they receive from the community propels the help they give.

In-school, at home … where are the students?

Students are getting bounced around between in person, hybrid and remote learning as COVID-19 surges this fall. Four school districts in Oxford and Franklin counties report varying success at engaging students through online classes.

Paris considers next step in marijuana policy

Voters at last month's special town meeting rejected a proposed ordinance to limit to three the number of adult retail marijuana shops.

Judge finds Sunday River Brewing Co. in contempt of court, orders higher fines

The owners of the Bethel restaurant say they'll comply with judge's order to close until their license is reinstated.

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