The fires at the old Elan School drew heavy media attention due to the school’s controversial history.
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Androscoggin County plans for more extreme heat and cold
Officials convened Tuesday to discuss how the county responds when the temperature turns dangerous.
Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
2025 Sun Journal All-Region softball team
Varsity Maine All-Staters Carmen Crockett and Kyeria Morse highlight the list of the area’s best players.
The story of a Paris Hill slave, Van Gogh Shogh in Farmington, ‘Footloose’ and live music everywhere | Get out!
Things to do this week in central and western Maine.
2025 Sun Journal All-Region boys outdoor track and field team
Varsity Maine All-Staters Josia Katroli and Ryker Paradis among five Lewiston athletes on all-area squad.
2025 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Outdoor Track and Field team
Three freshman earn a spot on the all-region team after impressive performances at the state championship meets.
Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office
‘I plan to run for elected office. I live in this region and I hope to run for something in the state,’ Cox told the Sun Journal.
Healthy Androscoggin faces funding cuts from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The funding cuts come more than six months after the public health organization became independent of Central Maine Healthcare.
Rock in Poland, Bach in Lewiston, squawk in South Paris, celebrate freedom everywhere | Get out!
There are plenty of things to do this week in western Maine.