Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office ups patrols from 16 hours a day.
Mary Delamater
Mary Delamater has lived in western Maine all her life and started her career at the Sun Journal as a proofreader, freelance writer and photographer. Eventually, she moved to an editing position, reading staff-generated stories and laying out pages for the Oxford Hills region. With changes to the publication over the years, she has continued on the copy desk, ensuring stories reflect the paper's values of truth, fairness, excellence and compassion. She is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in Paris and has attended and/or led workshops on reporting and editing. She's one of 14 children and aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews. She enjoys family gatherings, hosting the annual Merrill Family Christmas Open House, cooking, home decorating, reading, boating, daily walks and chairing the Sun Journal Fun Committee.
Time change reason for non-live coverage
The Sun Journal and Advertiser Democrat deeply regret not covering Oxford Hill Comprehensive High School’s graduation in person Sunday afternoon. The time for the commencement was changed at the last minute and we were not informed by school officials. Special thanks to Guy E. Rowe Elementary School school resource officer Christina Sugars and Ram Sport […]
Lewiston motorcyclist severely injured in Oxford collision
Michael Olcott suffered head and leg injuries, police said.
Mechanic Falls council inks contract with interim town manager
Mitchell Berkowitz agreement runs until Sept. 30, or until a full-time manager is hired.
Missing Farmington teen located
FARMINGTON — A missing 13-year-old local girl has been located, according to a post on the Farmington Police Department Facebook page late Tuesday. Mckenzee Wheeler was last seen Thursday and was believed to be in the company of her friends in the Farmington area, local police said Monday in a news release asking those with […]
Poland selectpersons get audit report; finance director commended
Town’s $1.19 million federal stimulus to be placed in separate account.
Vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds begin today at Auburn Mall
COVID-19 shots will be free and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
CDC focuses on encouraging people to get vaccine
There is talk of mandating the shots for some groups of workers.
Residents of Clover Manor feeling frustrated after nursing home is locked down following COVID-19 outbreak
Eight fully vaccinated people test positive for the virus.
State investigates rising COVID-19 outbreaks in Oxford County schools, businesses
The rate of cases is rising in Oxford and Androscoggin counties at schools, workplaces and gathering spots.