RANGELEY — A Connecticut state trooper confirmed Tuesday that a man from Rangeley and Connecticut, who left Rangeley on Nov. 8 has been found safe. was found safe Nov. 14. Connecticut police issued an alert Nov. 8 and asked for the public’s help to find Robert Wetherbee, 76, after he left Maine that day in […]
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The Buzz: Carter's XC closes in Oxford, expands in Bethel
This week the Buzz is building, buying, eating and skiing — basically starting the holiday weekend right now. After operating both spots for almost 25 years, Carter’s XC Ski Center has expanded its Bethel location and closed its shop in Oxford. Cross-country skiing fans, though, have no fear: You can still ski at both. Anne […]
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Sliding vehicle smashes into building's entryway in Jay
JAY — The entryway of a building at Jewell Street and Route 4 was taken out by an SUV on Tuesday morning, police Sgt. Russell Adams said. Rachel Ouellette, 51, escaped injury when her 2006 Jeep slid into the building that houses the Scissor Wizard on Jewell Street, Adams said. It had started snowing and […]
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Coming Thanksgiving: Kindergarten commentary
In our Thanksgiving edition Thursday, we give to you a brief visit to Mrs. Grover’s kindergarten class at Lewiston’s McMahon Elementary School. We interviewed some 5-year-olds about the big holiday while they wore the turkey and feather hats they made. Hard hitting? Absolutely not! Cute? Yes! (Bonnie Washuk/Sun Journal)
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Greyhound adoption service gears up for Florida racing ban
Maine’s primary service for placing retired greyhound racing dogs with loving owners is about to get a lot busier thanks to a decision by Florida voters to end greyhound racing in their state. Maine Greyhound Placement Service in Augusta has found permanent homes for over 4,000 greyhounds in its 26 years of operation. Currently, most […]
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Pertussis cases continue to climb, and York County remains a hot spot
Pertussis cases ballooned in October, and with 64 cases reported statewide it was the worst month so far this year for the infectious disease, which produces a violent cough. The October figures bring the total number of pertussis cases to 332 for the first 10 months of 2018, according to the Maine Center for Disease […]
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Where to find deals on turkeys
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if any of the supermarkets in our area will be giving free turkeys to shoppers who purchase a certain amount of groceries? If so, which stores and how much does the shopper need to spend to earn the free turkey? Thank you. — Wendy, no town ANSWER: I know […]
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Owners of L.L.Bean donate $4 million to Maine Med expansion
The family of former L.L.Bean president and board chairman Leon Gorman has donated $4 million to Maine Medical Center to pay for the lobby of the hospital’s $525 million expansion. The lobby will be located in the new 265,000-square-foot Congress Street building, which will also include a new main entranceway, as well as 64 patient […]
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Fiddle music at this week's Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music, in all its melodic and rhythmic variety, is on the menu at the Oasis of Music this week, featuring the playing of Rebecca Grube. Rebecca Grube will play a selection of tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Sweden on the fiddle. Rebecca is a native of Lewiston who spent several […]
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RAAPA to celebrate 50th anniversary with concert
RUMFORD — The Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special presentation of its annual Musical Christmas Card performance Dec. 1 and 2. Gail Dorr will once again take on the dual positions of musical director and accompanist for RAAPA. The show will be presented in […]