A four-wheeler is partially submerged in Thompson Lake near Pismo Beach in Oxford on Wednesday afternoon. The Maine Warden Service did not return requests for information on the incident. (Chuck Blacquiere Photo) A four-wheeler is partially submerged in Thompson Lake near Pismo Beach in Oxford on Wednesday afternoon. The Maine Warden Service did not return requests […]
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Town officials told LED streetlights save money
OXFORD — Norway, Oxford, Paris and Poland could save 75 to 80 percent on streetlights if they switch to energy-saving LEDs, a representative of RealTerm Energy told officials Wednesday night at the Municipal Center. Paul Vesel of RealTerm Energy of Annapolis, Maryland, explained to managers and selectmen of the four towns steps to convert the […]
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Oxford County commissioners repeal 'hardball' policy
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners have repealed a policy that forced county employees to take unpaid leaves of absence to run for office against incumbents. The policy stated that “unless the incumbent official is not running for re-election, an employee who wishes to run for a County office must take an unpaid leave of absence […]
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What you need to know
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Feb. 20, 2018 Buckfield Municipal Center Meeting What happened: Interim Town Manager Glen Holmes told selectmen he met with incoming Town Manager Joe Roach for 2 1/2 hours recently to get Roach caught up on what is happening in Buckfield. What it means: “He’s excited to be here,” Holmes said. “I think you […]
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What You Need to Know: Oxford County Commission
Oxford County Commission meeting Feb. 20, 2018 Commissioners Office, South Paris Veterans Court What happened: District Attorney Andrew Robinson said he is attempting to start a veterans court in the region to work with individuals who have served their country and are dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues. What it means: The court would […]
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Northern Oxford County Regional Republican caucus is Saturday
BETHEL — The Northern Oxford County Regional Republican Caucus is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road. Registered Republicans in the towns of Albany Township, Andover, Bethel, Brownfield, Byron, Canton, Denmark, Dixfield, Fryeburg, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hiram, Lincoln Plantation, Lovell, Mexico, Magalloway Plantation, Newry, Peru, Porter, Roxbury, Rumford, Stoneham, Sweden, […]
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Norway panel authorized to allocate social service funds
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has voted unanimously to allow the Provider Agency Committee to allocate $20,000 among social service agencies that requested money. Committee member Mary Lou St. John asked selectmen at their meeting Thursday if there is a way to change the rules at the annual town meeting so voters can increase […]
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Oxford County commission taking up bridge request
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Oxford County courthouse on Western Avenue. One item for discussion is a request for a bridge on the privately owned Lincoln Pond Road in Parkertown Township. The issue arose after several camp owners in the northern unorganized territory asked commissioners […]
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Norway officer, police dog safe after crash
NORWAY — Officer John Lewis and his police dog Bolo were not hurt when a deer ran in front of the cruiser in Woodstock this month, Town Manager Dennis Lajoie told selectmen last week. According to the crash report by Oxford County Deputy James McLamb, Lewis was driving south on Gore Road when he struck a deer […]
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Maine State Triathlon no longer in Bethel
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will no longer host the Maine State Triathlon “due to declining participation in the event and changes within the organization,” according to a newsletter. The event featured athletes competing in swimming, cycling and running on a loop that included Route 5 and Vernon Street, beginning and ending […]