At the end of the year, we take a look at the 10 most popular videos posted on SunJournal.com in 2011: At the end of the year, we take a look at the 10 most popular videos posted on SunJournal.com in 2011: 10. SUV lands nose-first in canal beside Lisbon Street; driver escapes with minor […]
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Newry voters reject conservation commission proposal
NEWRY — It was standing room only at Monday night’s special town meeting as one of the largest crowds in memory approved two proposed ordinances and defeated two others. “We had 81 voters and I think that’s the most we’ve ever had, even at the annual town meeting,” Administrator Loretta Powers said Tuesday. “It was […]
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Wrong time
NEWRY — The special town meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. The time was incorrectly submitted for a story on Page C1 in Sunday’s Sun Journal.
Posted inOxford Hills
Unsigned handbill attacks proposed Newry Conservation Commission
NEWRY — A former longtime selectman has debunked sections of an unsigned handbill being circulated prior to Monday’s special town meeting on four proposed ordinances. The handbill targets former Selectman Steve Wight’s proposal to formally create a Newry Conservation Commission, saying it isn’t needed. It also threatens that private landowners will close their land to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
250 snow riding Santas return to Sunday River for 12th year
NEWRY —In an effort to raise money for Bethel Rotary Club’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive Sunday River Resort will put 250 skiers and snowboard riders in Santa suits on the slopes again. It’s the 12th year the resort has hosted this event and the pre-registration for the event took just eight minutes, according to resort […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Sunday River to host Tin Mountain Round Up
NEWRY — Giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate is Sunday River’s goal for this weekend. The resort will be hosting its annual Tin Mountain Round Up on Nov. 19-20. The event is part of the resort’s corporate initiative to give back to the community through in-kind giving, food drives and events. […]
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Newry officials dissatisfied with road work
NEWRY – Town officials Monday expressed their displeasure with a recent paving job on the Skiway Access Road. The work was done by Pine Tree Paving Inc., on a section of road that had been repaired by D.A. Wilson Co. Wilson had fixed areas along a .3-mile section where sink holes have periodically developed. While […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Franklin, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Maine Handicapped Skiing: Volunteers wanted for expanded programs
NEWRY — To commemorate its 30th winter season in January and answer growing demand, Maine Handicapped Skiing will expand its program offerings at various alpine and Nordic venues this winter. That’s why the nonprofit organization seeks additional volunteer instructors to help deliver the program. The MHS offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons to people with […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Ski resorts tout improvements as season gears up
NEWRY — Skiers and snowboarders have much to look forward to once the season starts in earnest at Western Maine ski resorts. Owners of Sunday River in Newry and Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley invested $8.3 million in capital improvements during the off season. Sunday River’s projects included improved snowmaking, grooming and lifts, renovations to its […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Sunday River Ski Resort opening Saturday, Oct. 29
NEWRY — Colder temperatures this week prompted Sunday River Ski Resort snowmakers to fire up the snowguns. They’ve got enough snow now to open for the 2011-12 winter season at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, spokeswoman Darcey Morse said Friday by email. She said this weekend’s available terrain is for advanced skiing and riding on […]