The ordinance would limit the number of stores to two recreational-use and three medical marijuana businesses.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County sheriff: Justin Brown challenges incumbent Christopher Wainwright
PARIS — Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is seeking a second term as head of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, defending his position against longtime deputy and Independent candidate Justin Brown of Hartford in the Nov. 8 election. Wainwright, 51, a Republican who lives in Canton, is a graduate of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, the FBI […]
Oxford County arrests: Oct. 31, 2022
• Scott D. Albert, 40, of 41 Beal St., Norway, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and domestic violence assault, 8:27 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Troy J. Blanchard, 33, of 1001 Route 232, Milton Township, on charges of disorderly conduct and terrorizing, 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
Paris man gets five years probation for stealing 20 guns
A federal judge said Scott Irish seems to have turned his life around since the 2020 robbery in West Paris.
Haunted house: Ghostly legends born of tales of woe
A founding settler of Paris lived a tragic life that took on supernatural proportions within his crumbling mansion.
Norway bakery makes 3,200 whoopie pies for Oxford customer
In business for less than two months, Katherine Olinkiewicz has fulfilled a record custom order.
Photos: Norway businesses prepare for Friday’s Halloween party
Norway Savings Bank employees were decorating their window Wednesday afternoon.
Norway man died Tuesday when his motorcycle hit a school bus in Gorham
Gorham police say 18-year-old Casey Southworth hit a school bus from behind Tuesday afternoon as it was turning onto Libby Avenue.
Oxford man reported missing
OXFORD — The Oxford Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old local man. John Gleason of Oxford has been missing since Jan. 22. He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall, 220 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair. Gleason has ties to Massachusetts but has not been in contact with any […]
Oxford County arrests: Oct. 24, 2022
• Joseph D. Dillon, 21, of 122 W. Bethel Road, Bethel, on charges of criminal mischief, driving to endanger, endangering the welfare of a child, operating without license, violation of condition of release and criminal threatening, 1:29 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, on West Bethel Road, Bethel, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Matthew J. Dillon, […]