The proposed $4.57 million municipal budget is an increase of about $550,000 over last year.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Fire levels Buckfield garage; house is spared serious damage
Fire crews from eight towns battled the blaze at Irish Hill Road.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Wedgewood housing development takes shape in Lewiston
The 82-unit housing development is on schedule to open this summer.
Posted inMaine, News
As Waterville begins enforcing camping ban, homeless shelter exceeds capacity and warns of closure
City officials say efforts to move homeless people from tents into the city’s lone shelter are working. Shelter officials say their facility is in financial trouble, and many homeless people fear arrest if the shelter closes.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Leeds man appears in court on murder charge in connection with Windham man’s disappearance
Joseph Chute is charged with the intentional or knowing murder of Alex Jackson of Windham, whose body hasn’t been recovered.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Teen rescued Saturday from icy Bryant Pond in Woodstock
The boy was fishing and tried to get out of a canoe onto a sheet of ice.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Legislature moves to delay referendum on Maine state flag until 2026
A bill passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate would change the referendum date from this fall to November 2026 and establish a commission to assist the secretary of state in approving the design of the flag.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford has 7 positions open for June 3 elections
Town Manager Stacy Carter advises public of Hosmer Field repairs.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 1, 2024
• John J. Higgins Jr., 27, of 85 Jordan Road, Mechanic Falls, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:37 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jody L. Littlefield, 41, of 7 Village Lane, Oxford, on a charge of burglary, 7:58 a.m. Monday, April 1, at 4 […]
Posted inFranklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Spurwink acquires Tri-County Mental Health Services
Tri-County has offices in Lewiston, Farmington, Bridgton, Rumford and Oxford.