Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Deputy: Bethel infant saved after exposure to fentanyl
Robert Pilgrim, 38, and Echo Dunn, 27, charged with endangering the welfare of a child after their 7-month-old son was exposed to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Town of Waterford approves $2 million budget and slight increase in taxes
WATERFORD — Voters at the annual Town Meeting Saturday approved a $2,350,508 municipal budget and voted for all articles discussed, according to Randy Lessard, chairman of the town’s Board of Selectmen. The 2022-23 budget is about $450,000 more than the current budget. The mill rate to support that portion of the town’s expenses will increase […]
West Paris voters say ATVs cannot use town roads
Residents adopt $1.36 million budget, elect Veronica Poland to SAD 17 board on third ballot.
Woodstock man identified as driver in destructive Oxford County chase; Portland woman in critical condition
Authorities Saturday morning released the name of the driver and more details on the Friday afternoon chase.
Todd Sawyer is Waterford candidate
WATERFORD — A story on the annual Town Meeting published Friday on Page C3 of the Region edition should have said Todd Sawyer is seeking another three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. It was an editing error.
Waterford elects selectman, school directors
WATERFORD — Voters cast ballots Friday to elect Selectman Todd Sawyer to another three-year term with 26 votes. He was unopposed. Elected to the Maine School Administrative District 17 board were Director Judith Green for three years with 25 votes, and Catherine Winship for one year with 23 votes, Deputy Town Clerk Betty Becker said. […]
Fiery crash in Paris leads to police chase
A crash on Oxford Street left several people injured and was followed by a chase before the suspect was arrested in Oxford.
Oxford waives bid rule to buy used public safety vehicle
The Fire Department’s command vehicle needs $6,000 of body work to pass inspection this month.
Juvenile escapes injury in head-on crash with fuel truck in Hiram
The pickup truck burst into flames after the collision Thursday morning.