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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Oxford County Commission establishes advisory committee on opioid settlement money
Before any applications are reviewed, the committee will submit proposed application and review criteria to the commissioners.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Maine DOT presents plans for traffic light at Oxford Street in Oxford
The intersection at Route 26 is designated a high-crash location by the state.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 25, 2024
• Jennell M. Risbara, 27, of 100 Gary St., Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, on Pine Street in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Cory S. Robinson, 38, of 73 Fish St., Fryeburg, on a charge of criminal trespass, 8:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine names new director of outdoor recreation
Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.
Posted inMaine, News
East Waterboro man killed in workplace incident at Dayton Sand and Gravel
The man was identified as 43-year-old Cory Maddox.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Wednesday is 10th annual National Lobster Day
For 10 years, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King have introduced and sponsored federal legislation to recognize Maine’s iconic industry.
Posted inMaine, News
Lobsterman Donald MacVane, who hauled traps into his 90s, dies
‘Donnie,’ as he was called, began fishing for lobster when he was 5 and took to writing about his memories of life on Long Island. He was 96.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voter registrations surge again as thousands request absentee ballots
More than 5,400 people per week registered to vote in the second and third weeks of September, and over 73,000 voters have requested absentee ballots this election cycle.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Wales-based school district rejects third budget proposal
Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted down a third proposed budget of $22.67 million Tuesday. The school board convenes Wednesday for a new referendum timeline.