The Oxford Hills community gets its first chance to provide input on construction of a new middle school tonight, Nov. 7.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Early/absentee votes, in person voters have poured in for Tuesday’s election
REGION — According to information provided by town clerks, more than a third of registered voters around Oxford Hills had requested absentee ballots ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. And 95% of those who received them returned them via mail or drop-off to their municipal office by last Thursday’s deadline. Turnout was strong for the two-thirds […]
Paris-based school district mourns the loss of Social Studies Department chairman
John Pinto, 72, of Norway died over the weekend of pancreatic cancer.
Oxford County preliminary budget up 23.9%
The proposed county budget, if passed with no cuts, will increase the amount needed to be raised by taxation by 35.6%.
Hoax threats send multiple Maine schools into lockdown on Election Day
More than a dozen schools received ‘swatting’ calls, which came from the same IP address that’s been used in previous hoaxes.
Oxford County deputy injured when dragged by car in West Paris; suspect still at large
Police are looking for Kevin Michael Litchfield Jr., 37, after the altercation Friday night at the Rusty Lantern market on Route 26.
Special people deserve special thanks
Do you know someone whose hard work and generosity makes life better for their fellow Mainers? Every Thanksgiving, we recognize 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For, and we want your suggestions. We’re looking for people who haven’t previously made news headlines or received major awards. We’re looking for unsung heroes who go above and beyond, […]
Western Maine residents report scam callers posing as deputies, family members
Residents of Androscoggin and Oxford counties have been reporting phone calls from scammers posing as deputies or as recently incarcerated family members.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 1, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 10:11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at 150 Congress St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Kenneth J. Armstrong, 34, of 45 Granite St., Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:05 […]
Where to vote in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
The polls will close at 8 p.m.