Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
SAD 17 policy committee revisits gender identity policy
SAD 17’s policy committee continues its work to draft a student gender identity policy that supports students, involves parents and gives school employees parameters on appropriate responses.
Oxford Casino revenues rebound in 2022
After emerging from pandemic closures during 2020, Oxford Casino revenue shares for 2022 show its best performance since opening in 2012.
Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine’s lakes
Driver in 2022 Oxford chase and fiery crash gets new lawyer
Ethan Rioux-Poulios had been in court to face possible revocation of his probation on a manslaughter conviction stemming from a 2019 fatal crash in West Paris.
Firearm rumor briefly locks down Bethel schools
Students at Telstar High School, Middle School and a nearby elementary school were told to stay in place for 19 minutes while Oxford County deputies investigated the threat.
Public shows support for Odd Fellows Hall redevelopment in Norway
One Planning Board member said the lack of much on-site parking is a potential stumbling block.
Photo Album: Maine left with a heavy, wet mess to clean up
The storm came in the form of snow early Wednesday night. By Thursday morning what most people found in their yards was mostly slush, ice or some other messy slop.
Paris selectmen approve town’s first marijuana store
The medical maraijana store will be located on Main Street near the Save-A-Lot grocery store.
Storm leaves behind snow, slush and a messy cleanup
According to early reports, the Lewiston and Auburn area saw about 6 inches of snow followed by nearly 2 inches of rain. Slightly higher amounts were recorded to the west and in the mountains.