Weldon Lucas of Greene began his new job Wednesday.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
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Attempted murder charge dismissed against West Paris man
Prosecutors said the charge was dropped due to insufficient evidence after the alleged victim was killed in an unrelated shooting in Massachusetts.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County sheriff, communications center, EMA could move into new facility
Oxford County commissioners were presented with options to house the three agencies under one roof in a new structure behind the Superior Court building in Paris.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Photo: Sanitizing routine at Buckfield library
The library also has free hats donated by a patron.
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Essential workers speak candidly about their jobs and COVID-19 exposure risk
“Everyone here has someone at home with an underlying disease. We just want to be safe,” an essential worker in Bethel said.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris passes ordinance to oversee property maintenance
The proposal, the first of its kind in Paris, would set minimum standards to protect the heath and safety of residents and prevent nuisance conditions.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford man sentenced to three years for furnishing drugs
Brandon Dearborn, 27, pleaded guilty to furnishing scheduled drugs and violation of condition of release.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris voters reject marijuana ordinance
The law, which would allow three small facilities in town, failed passage at a special town meeting.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Early risers take aim at Maine’s Youth Hunting Day
NORWAY — Jake and his son Korbin Peaslee woke before daybreak Saturday to get ready for Korbin’s first day of hunting on Maine Youth Hunting Day. Korbin, 8, has been immersed in the sportsman lifestyle since he was born. Jake has been hunting in Maine since he was 10 years old, and introduced his son […]
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Sun Journal takes home 38 state awards, including Freedom of Information honors
The Sun Journal picked up 38 Maine Press Association Awards at the annual newspaper conference, which was held Saturday night as a virtual event. The Maine Sunday Telegram was named the best Sunday newspaper of the year and the Portland Press Herald was named the best daily newspaper of the year. The Central Maine newspapers […]