• Charles E. McCausland Jr., 36, of 49 Canal St., Rumford on a charge of aggravated criminal mischief, 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Robert L. Salley, 38, of 21 Rumford Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:18 a.m. Thursday at that address by Rumford Police […]
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
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Oxford selectmen opt to lease road grader
Fire Chief Paul Hewey told the board he is working with Town Manager Butch Asselin on a federal grant for funds to replace the department’s ladder truck, which has a broken water pump that would cost at least $25,000 to repair.
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Back to school an adjustment for teachers, students around state
Teachers and administrators are thinking outside the box, while students are making the best of learning amid a pandemic.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Bat found in West Paris tests positive for rabies
WEST PARIS — The Maine Center for Disease alerted town officials about a confirmed rabies case last week. A bat taken from the Bethel Road area tested positive for the virus on Sept. 8. West Paris’ animal control officer Roni-Sue Vachon announced the confirmation on the town’s Facebook community page on Sept. 10, urging residents […]
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Decision on fate of First Baptist Church of Paris falls to voters
Town Manager Dawn Noyes said Wednesday that voters will have to decide at a future town meeting whether to allow a non-profit organization to take control of the 221-year old church.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County police log
• Nathan Allen Peoples, 43, of 1234 Littlehale Road, Andover on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence reckless conduct, criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, 5:14 p.m. on Friday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Alexander Ojeda, 40, of 160 West Bethel Road, Bethel on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine and […]
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Norway board to hold workshop on proposal to purchase command vehicle
The Norway Board of Selectmen are holding a workshop before their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss a proposal by the town’s fire department to purchase a command vehicle.
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Buckfield select board approves moving funds for ambulance repairs
The Buckfield Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday evening to move $14,289 to the town’s Rescue Department reserve fund to pay for repairs to one of the department’s ambulances.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Woodstock firefighters battle brush fire
The blaze was only accessible by ATVs and UTVs.
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Investigation continues in crash that injured Paris man
Kyle McLendon, 30, was pinned in the SUV in Norway.