Thomas Bordeau Sr. faces four misdemeanor charges in connection to Capitol siege.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Lakes Association asks town to help address erosion sites
There are 54 erosion sites along Hobbs Pond, 13 of which are considered “high impact.” Two of the high impact sites are on town property at the Little Pennesseewassee rest area and on Watson Road.
Strong Faith: Linda Howe
Howe was immersed in religion early in her life, attending Catholic school and being taught by nuns from kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. Now, in retirement, as she takes a Bible class with a Catholic nun, she describes the experience as having “gone full circle.”
What’s the history? The Black/Smith graveyard
The Smiths were one of the first families to build on the Bear River side, likely in the early 1800s.
Bethel board declines discussion on grant app for rec center
Selectboard refuses to allow last minute addition to agenda.
Telstar sophomores participate in day of service
The program provides a hotline for local seniors to call if they require help with more physically difficult tasks and covers the towns of Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, and Woodstock.
Oxford County Jail renovations on schedule for Dec. 15 completion
Regional Electric is working to install the security system while Seacoast Security is installing cameras at the jail that has been closed since March for renovations.
Norway-Paris Solid Waste board approves contract for brush disposal with Oxford
Currently, at Norway-Paris Solid Waste, the cost is $2 per bag or $10 for a truckload, according to Facility Manager Tonia Pike.
Oxford Hills students work the polls to gather community survey
The project was coordinated by OHCHS social studies teachers Tyler DeMoore Gonzales and Travis Palmer, who teaches a civics unit on elections.
Clarity provided on conflicting elementary school construction explanations
The Maine State School Board has never gone against the recommendations of its Capital School Construction division about funding school construction projects. The state has not funded a community-based elementary school in more than 20 years.