Former Fire Chief Richard Stewart and his wife, former Selectman Kelly Stewart, were arrested at their home Friday on a charge of theft.
Oxford Hills
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Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives
This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas in the state.
Former town officials in Sumner charged with theft
Former Sumner town officials Robert and Kelly Stewart, a fire chief and selectman respectively, face a count each of theft by unauthorized taking.
Norway residents vote for 180-day moratorium along the Crooked River
PARIS — Voters from Norway at a special Town Meeting on Thursday unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on certain activities within 250 feet of the Crooked River . Nearly 20 residents attended the meeting at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The moratorium prevents any town official from acting on any application for land clearing, excavation, […]
Workforce rental houses built in Paris barged to Great Cranberry Island
Two new rental houses on Great Cranberry Island were manufactured by KBS Builders of Paris, which has a reputation for building the highest quality homes, well-insulated and energy efficient.
Oxford board hears complaints about unsafe, unhealthy properties
Residents allege officials are not enforcing the town’s Property Maintenance Ordinance.
Teen baker opens lunch cafe at McLaughlin Garden in Paris
PARIS — One of the youngest principals of Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford is on her way to running the family business, selling her homemade lunches this summer at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Main Street. Angelena Dunham, 17, began working at the family business when she was 14. She entered the culinary arts […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 31, 2023
• Joseph Downs, 45, of 419 Cumberland St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:38 p.m. Friday, July 28, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Kaylah M. Harmon, 19, of 23 Mason St., Bethel, on charges of burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 11:44 a.m. Sunday, July 30, no […]
West Paris man arrested, three injured in Oxford crash
David Sisson is facing multiple charges after crashing into the back of a vehicle on Route 26.
Oxford County arrest log: July 28, 2023
• Mariah E. Gagne, 33, of 23 Erchles St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and endangering the welfare of a child, 2:38 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Hannah M. Hairston, 21, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, […]