The severity of the winter storm will likely cause delays with tomorrow’s newspaper delivery. The heavy snowfall and icy conditions pose a risk to the safety of our carriers. Your paper may be delivered later than usual tomorrow or even along with your next scheduled delivery. You can keep up with our storm coverage and all the latest breaking local news at SunJournal.com. […]
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Posted inNation / World
Donald Trump offers DACA protection for $5.7 billion in border wall funding
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made a new offer Saturday to Democrats aimed at ending the 29-day partial government shutdown that would extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion in border wall funding. Trump’s proposal is designed to ramp up pressure on Democrats by offering a reprieve on his attempts to […]
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Don’t try this at home: Researcher literally swims with great white shark
HALIEWA, Hawaii (AP) — Two shark researchers who came face to face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii. Ocean Ramsey, a shark researcher and conservationist, told The Associated Press that she encountered […]
Posted inFranklin
Kingfield voters back three projects
KINGFIELD — Residents agreed Thursday night to get information on banning plastic bags at stores, continue plans for a riverside park and consider rebuilding Tufts Pond Road. Kingfield Elementary School students asked selectmen at an earlier meeting to consider banning plastic bags, prompting selectmen to seek residents’ input. “I think it’s quite interesting that the […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Mexico voters OK streetlight contract with CMP
MEXICO — Residents voted 6-0 Tuesday night to enter into a 15-year contract with Central Maine Power to switch hundreds of streetlights to LED fixtures. The work is expected to be completed by summer, allowing the town to save money on 317 energy-efficient lights it rents from the utility company. CMP will pay for the […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford board approves cable TV contract
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Thursday night to a contract with Charter Communications for cable television services. The previous agreement signed in 2001 expired in 2016. The 15-year contract requires Charter Communications, which operates under the brand of Spectrum, to extend cable service to areas with at least 20 residences per mile. […]
Posted inFranklin
Budget talks to begin in Jay
JAY — Selectpersons have scheduled a workshop for next week to discuss a draft of the $5.36 million municipal budget for 2019-20. The workshop is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office. Once selectpersons finalize the proposed budget, residents are scheduled to vote on it April 23 at the annual town meeting at the Community […]