Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
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Boil water order in effect after water main break in West Paris
The affected area is by the corner of Bethel Road and Main Street and extends to residences around Pioneer Street.
Snow day turns fun day in Paris
With remote schoolwork done, Sebastian Musgrave decided to conquer the slopes on a saucer at Moore Park.
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Edward Little boys hockey hands Fryeburg co-op its first loss of season
The Red Eddies only had 12 players available in their win over the Ice Cats.
Roadside social justice message sent in West Paris
Roadside activism was alive outside one home earlier this month.
Woodworker brings Santa-worthy act of kindness to children in West Paris
Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
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Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Serious injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash in Hebron
Emergency crews immediately called for a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter, although that request was later canceled.
West Paris crash sends man to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Alcohol is likely factor in the crash reported on Bethel Road at about 6:30 a.m. Friday, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said.
Just two days into the new year, Oxford Hills’ newest baby arrives
The stork made its first delivery of the year to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on Jan. 2
Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Buckfield man appeals conviction in shaken baby death
Attorneys for Trevor Averill argued that a new trial should be ordered or the 18-year sentence reconsidered.
Police locate missing West Paris man
Police had issued a Silver Alert for the 73-year-old, who was last seen at about 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
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