BYRON — An extensive search for a 46-year-old man missing from his home at 38 Noyes Road entered its fifth day Monday without success, Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said. Derek Adams, 46, disappeared at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, along with Copper, his 2-year-old German shepherd mix, officials said. The dog showed up at the house […]
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Top web stories of 2016
These were the most viewed stories on the web from the Sun Journal: 1. Armed Auburn woman scares off clown 2. Dying man in Durham crash: ‘Tell my family that I love them’ 3. Lewiston Middle School student killed on Main Street 4. Lewiston police raid suspected meth labs 5. Gov. Paul LePage storms out […]
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Newry meeting resistance in SAD 44 withdrawal
BETHEL — Since the vote to change School Administrative District 44’s cost-sharing formula failed in November, the Newry Withdrawal Committee is moving forward with the process, but not without resistance. Residents voted Nov. 8 not to change the district’s cost-sharing formula from 100 percent valuation to 90 percent valuation and 10 percent student enrollment for […]
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Family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration
CANTON — The first inaugural Family Fun and Fireworks celebration on New Year’s Eve at the ball field in Canton was a success, according to event organizers. Rene Ouelette, husband of Canton Recreation Department member Phyllis Ouelette, said his wife is bringing the whole town together with events like this one. Phyllis is trying to […]
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Black Mountain: ‘We’ve got it all covered’
RUMFORD — The 20 inches of snow Winter Storm Fortis dumped in Rumford Thursday night and Friday brought plenty of happy skiers to Black Mountain Ski Resort. “This is the first big snow in a couple years,” Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said. “Every trail is completely open; there are 28 main trails (and altogether) over 45 […]
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Boy’s bond with Tom Brady includes Mexico native
Mexico native Dr. Jonathan Martin Viewers who tuned in to ESPN’s pregame coverage of the Patriots’ Monday Night Football game against the Ravens on Dec. 12 may have recognized a familiar name seen during the segment of “E:60.” The story was about 10-year-old Logan Schoenhardt’s unique bond with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Logan, of […]
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‘Undressing’ the Christmas tree is a time for reflection
As I undress the Christmas tree for yet another year, I realize that each ornament holds a very special place in my life. Over the years, I have purchased gold-tone, brass ornaments from the many places my husband and I have traveled. The most, of course, were bought when we traveled cross-country five years ago. […]
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Storms and ‘snow fighters’
BETHEL — In the aftermath of Thursday’s winter storm Fortis, which dumped well over a foot of snow in most parts of the state, Maine Department of Transportation workers are continuing to clean up the roads, and most are doing it on little to no sleep. “I’ve gotten about two hours of sleep in the […]
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Mexico police log
• Dec. 27, 11:29 a.m.: Police responded a car-pole crash on Harlow Hill, where Jessica True, 41, of Rumford suffered a medical issue, Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. She suffered minor injuries but refused treatment from Med-Care and left in a private vehicle. • Dec. 25, 11:43 a.m.: Brandy Thompson, 18, Mexico, was arrested by Officer […]
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Andover selectmen cover overdraft in waste budget
ANDOVER — Selectmen decided Tuesday to cover a $6,600 deficit in the Transfer Station budget with carryover and contingency funds. Town Treasurer Barbara Simmons told selectmen that $34,000 in contracted waste management services and $1,200 to lease a portable toilet were the main reasons for the shortfall. Selectman Jane Rich said the $43,000 budgeted for 2016 […]