Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Tractor-trailer loaded with wood chips overturns in Stoneham
New Hampshire driver injured, freed from the cab.
Photo Album: Live performance returns to McLaughlin Garden & Homestead
The South Paris garden sells out a telling of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
Norway police chief suggests updating curfew rules, fines
Norway and Paris have been troubled by a group of teens who have assaulted other students in well-publicized attacks. Some of the attacks were posted on Facebook.
Absentee voting requests double in Oxford
OXFORD — With more than 700 absentee ballot requests and dozens of people coming into the office daily, Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen is expecting Election Day on Nov. 3 to be extremely busy. Olsen updated selectmen on how administration and finance departments are approaching their work ahead of Nov. 3. She said that she had […]
Paris sets special town meeting on marijuana ordinance
The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the fire station at 137 Western Ave., will allow residents to decide whether to allow up to three 1,200-foot facilities for adult recreational use.
Buckfield makes final, difficult cuts to budget
One employee covered at 100% under the family health insurance plan will have to start paying a portion of the cost beginning Jan 1.
Buckfield struggles to cut administration budget
Board tasked with trimming $7,955 from spending after the budget was rejected for a second time last week.
Oxford County arrest log
• Beth A. Grant, 40, of 69 Stephen St., Oxford on a charge of disorderly conduct, 6:03 p.m. Saturday at 292 State Route 121, Otisfield by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Clay R. Jacobs, 42, of 63 Depot St., Buckfield on charges of operating under the influence and operation of a vehicle without a license, […]
Scott Cole seeking seat on Oxford County Commission
Scott Cole, an independent from Bethel, has announced his campaign for Oxford County commissioner, District 2. Cole is no stranger to local government in Maine, having worked as a chief executive in municipal and county governments for 29 years. According to a written campaign statement, Cole, 59, grew up in Warwick, New York, and attended […]