AUBURN — Eric Brakey walked into Rolly’s Diner on Thursday and was immediately greeted by a supporter with a solemn look. “I wish it was your name,” she said of the Election Day results. Brakey, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, lost handily Tuesday to Sen. Angus King, on a night that conservatives in Maine […]
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Baseball is still Carson's passion, but Vikings' QB doesn't want football to end
Oxford Hills quarterback Colton Carson improved dramatically in his second year as starter and was named the Class A North Player of the Year. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) PARIS — Baseball is still Colton Carson’s passion. The Oxford Hills senior is still on track to be one of the best high school pitchers in the state […]
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New Gloucester fire chief resigns, deputy chief suspended
NEW GLOUCESTER — Town Manager Carrie Castonguay confirmed Thursday that Fire and Rescue Chief James Ladewig resigned from his post Tuesday after being reinstated to his position Monday. Ladewig had been placed on paid administrative leave Thursday, Oct. 18, while Castonguay carried out an investigation, about which she declined to comment. Deputy Chief Roger Levasseur, […]
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H.S. football: Week 11 staff picks
(Picks in bold) RANDY WHITEHOUSE (85-18) Dirigo at Freeport Oxford Hills at Portland Scarborough at Thornton Marshwood vs. Kennebunk Lawrence at Brunswick Fryeburg at Leavitt Nokomis vs. Hermon Oak Hill at Wells Bucksport at Foxcroft WIL KRAMLICH (83-20) Dirigo at Freeport Oxford Hills at Portland Scarborough at Thornton Marshwood vs. Kennebunk Lawrence at Brunswick Fryeburg […]
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Veterans Day Assembly in Turner
Vietnam veteran Ron Hiscock of Turner helps raise the American and Maine flags Thursday to begin the Veterans Day Assembly at Tripp Middle School in Turner. Students invited veterans to an assembly and roundtable discussions. Social studies teacher Renee Davis has organized the event for the past eight years. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Vietnam veterans Ron […]
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H.S. football: Previewing title tilts for Vikings, Hornets, Raiders and Cougars
Portlands’ Zachary Elowitch steps over would-be tackler Alex Turner of Oxford Hills for a long run during the first half of the team’s regular-season meeting last month. Slowing Elowitch will be key to the Vikings’ chances of winning Friday’s Class A North final. (Brewster Burns photo) Three teams — Oxford Hills, Leavitt and Oak Hill […]
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Weekend Blitz and Top 10: Regional final preview
No. 2 Oxford Hills (7-2) at No. 1 Portland (8-1) Class A North final Friday, 7 p.m. Star-studded matchup to say the least. The region’s two best teams combined to fill 19 of 39 spots on the A North all-conference team. No. 2 Scarborough (7-1) at No. 1 Thornton Academy (9-0) Class A South final […]
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Christy Gardner, double amputee, encourages others to 'go for it'
LEWISTON — Last week, Christy Gardner flew home from a track competition in Italy and filmed an episode dedicated to veterans for the “Rachael Ray Show.” On Thursday, in front of a full chamber of commerce breakfast crowd, Gardner, at times funny, self-deprecating and poignant, described her injuries, amputated fingers and legs, and how they haven’t […]
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Students complete CNA training
WATERVILLE — Six certified nursing assistants received their certificates at graduation ceremonies at Northern Light Continuing Care-Lakewood nursing home on Oct. 30. Billie Jo Ramsdell, Victoria Huff, Jessica Downs, Summer Ogden, Mary Ellen Goneau and Makayla Coyne completed the 180-program provided through partnerships with Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Mid-Maine Regional […]
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Kids' Korner recipient of Community Concepts diaper drive
WEST PARIS — Kids’ Korner at the First Universalist Church of West Paris is a recipient of the first Community Concepts diaper drive that collected more than 17,000 diapers as of Sept. 29. Kids’ Korner collects and distributes, free of charge, new and gently used clothing for infants and toddlers. It is open the first and […]