HEBRON — What has been a quiet annual town election process in recent years, may heat up again as a long-time Selectman Jim Reid steps down and at least one candidate steps up to take his place. Voters will be asked to elect town officers when Annual Town Meeting gets underway Saturday, March 17. Incumbent […]
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Hebron society seeks funds to save old railroad building
HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society hopes to raise $5,000 by June to restore a 19th-century railroad freight building and move it across the road to the Hebron Station School. “To lose this visual reminder of Hebron’s rail history and obvious connection as the school’s namesake would be an unconscionable lost opportunity for preserving the town’s […]
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Olsen throws hat into Hebron ring
HEBRON — Beth Olsen has announced her candidacy for a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen. “Hebron has been my home for going on six years,” said Olsen in a statement issued Tuesday. “I come from a small town in Maine where my community involvement was a high priority and my goal is to be […]
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‘It’s just hair’ — Hebron student shaves head while battling gastroparesis
HEBRON — Bri Merrill was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 12 years old and has been waging a battle against it ever since. Now a sophomore at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, the Hebron resident is facing her next challenge in the form of a condition that affects the nerve endings in her stomach: […]
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Mt. Abram knocks off Hebron in C South girls' basketball prelim
Summer Ross of Mt. Abram takes a layup while being defended by Eliza Quinones, left, and Caroline Casolo of Hebron Academy on Tuesday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) HEBRON — Mt. Abram jumped out to a big lead and finally pulled away at the end, defeating the Hebron 43-29 in the Class C South girls’ basketball playoffs […]
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WATCH OR LISTEN: MPA girls' basketball tournament preview
Watch as the Sun Journal’s Lee Horton joins Travis Barrett of the Kennebec Journal and Travis Lazarczyk of the Morning Sentinel for a preview of the upcoming MPA girls’ basketball tournament. Or listen to their conversation below. Abby Ferland of Monmouth Academy goes for a layup while being guarded by Marah Hall of Madison in […]
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H.S. basketball: C South teams set to tip off postseason
Oak Hill’s Kaitlyn Ridley, left and Winthrop’s Aaliyah WilsonFalcone jockey for position under the basket as they vye for a rebound during a game last month in Winthrop. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Hebron Academy, Mt. Abram, St. Dominic Academy and Winthrop help open the girls’ basketball postseason Tuesday in Class C South preliminary games. Winthrop finished […]
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Girls' basketball: Oxford Hills, Gray-NG carry top seeds into postseason
Poland Regional High School’s Sarah Moody, center, gets her hand tangled with Gray-New Gloucester’s Jordan Grant as Grant goes up for a layup during their game in Gray earlier this season. At right is Poland’s Moragn Brousseau. (Justin Pelletier/Sun Journal File Photo) It might not have been as pretty as last year, but after 18 […]
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Local roundup: Madison upsets powerhouse Winthrop
WINTHROP — Madison stepped up and outgunned Winthrop 55-43 in a late-season boys’ basketball tilt Thursday. The Ramblers (12-4) were paced by Cam Wood with a solid 15-point performance, while Sam Figueroa chipped in nine. Sean Whalen led the Bulldogs (9-8) with a game-high 21 points, while Matt Oliver tallied eight and Matt Shibley added […]
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Roundup: Lewiston girls post big win over Windham
LEWISTON — Senior forward Victoria Harris tossed in a team-high 16 points as Lewiston toppled Windham 54-47 in girls’ basketball action Wednesday evening. The Blue Devils (7-9) were slow to start, trailing 24-19 at the half, but, Lewiston turned up the tempo in the fourth quarter with a 23-12 run. Maddy Foster and Emily Strachan […]