BRUNSWICK — “This is amazing.” That is how Father Patrick Finn described what it’s like to now be a priest of the Diocese of Portland. Father Finn was ordained by Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Saturday, June 16 in a full St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, a church where he once enjoyed youth […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter features Junior, Toby
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week is Toby, a 1-year-old male Staffy mix. He is a super sweet dog who loves cuddles and people. Toby is not quite sure how he feels about other dogs, but no cats, please! He has a laid-back […]
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Local golf results
Apple Valley Roopers Barn Swallow Golf League standings through Wednesday, June 13: 1. Derek Lamb/Randy Ridley 52.5 2. Matt Ahlquist/Chris Beaucage 50 3. Chad Hopkins/Robbie Babb 48 4. Mark Bragdon/Matt Moore 46.5 4. Jason Sirois/Dean Prindle 46.5 6. Brent Grenier/Noreen Moy 46 7. Dave Gregoire/Ray Ouellette 45.5 8. Paul Morin/Gerry Letourneau 44 8. Joe Grenier/Dave Grenier 44 10. Bob Dubois/Al […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, June 20
BRYANT — Donald L., 85, a resident of Jay, passed away Monday, June 18, in Farmington. A Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St., Jay. Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, June […]
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Lewiston police urge patience in downtown tension
LEWISTON — Police Chief Brian O’Malley asked people for patience and support Tuesday as state police continued to investigate the death last week of Donald Giusti. In front of dozens of residents who converged on the council chambers to hear and respond to the briefing, O’Malley defended his department’s response to the recent violence, saying […]
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‘Love your enemies:’ Friends of Giusti gather in Lewiston
Bert Brown, second from left, of Auburn hugs his daughter, Cheyanne Norton, as they listen Tuesday evening to speakers at Marcotte Park in Lewiston during a rally to promote love instead of violence. Next to Brown is Tracey Norton and her nephew, Riley Pair, of Lewiston. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal), LEWISTON — The friends and family […]
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Democratic primary election winners remain uncertain
AUGUSTA — It takes a long time to count tens of thousands of votes. Election officials tasked with delivering an outcome on who won two Democratic primaries last week that employed, for the first time, ranked-choice voting spent Tuesday certifying numbers and gathering the last stray ballots. Officials said they are likely to have results […]
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American Legion baseball 2018 preview: New teams, familiar faces shine ahead of season
Bessey Motors catcher Wyatt Williamson tags out Locke Mills’ Josh Eliot while Zachary Hill looks on during an American Legion baseball doubleheader in Paris last year. (Sun Journal file photo) New teams and old faces will be gracing diamonds all over Zone 2 this summer as American Legion baseball gets underway. Last season’s zone champion […]
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Family musical set for June 30, July 1
FARMINGTON — “Once Upon a Starry Knight,” a full-length musical for the whole family, will be performed for free at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St., Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. The story goes like this: King Arthuritis is retiring. Lady Starry Knight and Sir Stormy Knight take a three-day challenge […]
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Reader questions Maine Turnpike toll discrepancies
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The SHAREcenter can always use arts and crafts and school and office supplies. Also, if anyone has office or household furniture and small appliances they would like to donate, we have new members in need of these items for their families. Thank you! — Lisa, no town ANSWER: The SHAREcenter is at […]