Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Buckfield teen found in North Carolina
Buckfield runaway Hannah Thomas, 14, was found in North Carolina after a four-day search, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Messages show complexity of gender identity debate
PARIS — The proposed policy on student gender identity under consideration by Maine School Administrative District 17 has revealed deep differences within the Oxford Hills community as parents, educators, children and elected officials have spoken against or in favor of proposed Policy ACAAA, the first reading of which was approved by the district’s school board […]
Oxford Hills vocational students selling refurbished bikes in time for Christmas
PARIS – About 20 bikes refurbished by students at Oxford Hills Technical School are up for sale just in time for Christmas. “We list the bikes online,” instructor David Knightly said. “We have a marketplace page on Facebook. And I’ll list on Lewiston-Auburn Marketplace, or swap and sell pages locally.” The online sale site is […]
Smokin’ Dave’s food truck now open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Oxford
Smokin’ Dave’s Backyard BBQ & Grill first opened as a food truck back in 2015.
Paris sets vote on recalling school directors for Jan. 10
Julia Lester and Sarah Otterson were cited for their support of a student gender identity policy.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 30, 2022
• Shane A. Haley, 51, of 54 Valley Road, Dixfield, on a charge of arson, 6:43 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at that address, by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. • Adrian Matos, 53, of 396 Main St., Bridgton, on a charge of operating after license suspension, 10:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, on Lake […]
New teacher training program offers relief from education costs, school staffing shortages
Participants work full time as education technicians, long-term substitutes or emergency/conditionally certified teachers within the program, while taking classes toward their degree.
UPDATE: Buckfield teen found in North Carolina
Hannah Thomas is considered at risk and a frequent runaway.