Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Rusticating on Round Pond: The Woodsum’s Field Camps
For nearly two centuries, the Alder River Ponds in Greenwood and Woodstock —North Alder, South Alder and Round Alder, which are known today simply as North, South and Round ponds — have played a major role in the area’s economy. Samuel Locke built the first dam on the Alder River, about 500 feet above the […]
Organic farmer plans Main Street storefront
NORWAY — A local organic farmer is hoping to expand his business from the greenhouse to a Main Street storefront. Albert Judd, who runs Ordway Grove Farm at 8 Pleasant St., said he attempted to open a store in one of the sheds behind his house last year, but it wasn’t successful. “I decided to […]
Former Paris Utility District trustee pleads guilty to OUI
PARIS — A former member of the Paris Utility District board of trustees pleaded guilty Thursday morning in Oxford County Superior Court to operating under the influence. Marjorie Risica of 65 Oxford St., Paris, had originally pleaded not guilty to the charge at her June 23 court appearance. Assistant District Attorney Richard Beauchesne said Risica […]
First Oxford Hills alumni honoree named
PARIS — Robert Campbell, Oxford Hills High School Class of 1987, will be the first to be inducted into the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Alumni Association’s Hall of Honor during homecoming ceremonies Saturday, Oct. 1. The former Hebron resident earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. […]
Police respond to Fryeburg Academy threat
FRYEBURG — A threat found in a girl’s bathroom forced the lockdown of Fryeburg Academy on Wednesday as police searched the school for explosives. None were found. Police were called to the school at about 1:30 p.m. Students were taken to a secure area while Maine State Police explosive-sniffing dogs were sent in to search […]
Public hearing on recycling referendum Oct. 18
NEWRY — The town will hold a public hearing at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Town Office to go over the wording of the Oxford County Regional Recycling referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot. The referendum, if passed, will dissolve the Oxford County Regional Recycling Corp. because escalating transportation costs and a […]
Norway church to kick off week of Blessing of the Animals events
NORWAY — St. Catherine of Sienna Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, according to Dave Guthro, communications director of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The church is at 32 Paris St. and the service will be in the parking lot. The Blessing of the Animals is […]
Bail set for Bethel man charged with sexual assault
BETHEL — Bail was set at $5,000 Tuesday afternoon at South Paris District Court for a Bethel man charged with gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor. Police said Brian Piawlock, 28, was arrested Friday for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. There was some indication that he had furnished the victim with illegal […]
New college center opens in Rumford
RUMFORD — The University College Center at Rumford/Mexico will celebrate the opening of its new site from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The center will be open to the public all day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. The college is in the River Valley Technology Center at 60 Lowell […]