Officials say a number of issues, including supervision, insurance, cleanup and funding, need to be worked out before a facility, likely to be located at 1 Paris Hill Park, becomes a reality.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Buckfield man dies after confrontation with police in Hartford
Jacob Hackett was pronounced dead at a Lewiston hospital after suffering a medical event while being taken into custody by Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies, according to officials.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 14, 2023
• Tarka L. Anderson, 38, of 197 Pride Road, Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension, violation of condition of release, and three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Richard A. Cole, 39, of 109 Cheryl Lane, Oxford, on charges of […]
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 10, 2023
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 22, of 12 Maple St., Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 52 Main St., Paris, by Norway Police Department. • Tracey M. Davis, 50, of 143 Richardson Road, Hiram, on charges of possession of heroin, operating under the influence and unlawful […]
Proposed housing co-op continues legacy of the good neighbor
The Whitman Street home of Ashley Everett, who lived there for 90 years, will be the future site of Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative.
The house that Cash (and friends) built
With the help and support of many friends, Jacob Cash of Norway is realizing the dream of milling and building his timber frame home.
CEBE targets affordable housing with the Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative project
A tenant-owned cooperative housing complex will replace dilapidated buildings on Whitman Street in Norway.
Michael Iveson resigns as Buckfield selectman
An election to fill his seat will be held Nov. 7, while nomination papers will be available Aug. 18.
Oxford County sheriff faces questions about gun sales
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright sold dozens of guns from the department’s evidence room to J.T. Reid’s Gun Shop in Auburn.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 8, 2023
• Nicole L. Allen, 35, of Wilton, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at 5 Bridge St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Jacob A. Arundel, 41, of 100 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on charges of violating condition of release, domestic violence assault and criminal restraint, 8:04 […]