PARIS — The chairman of the Oxford County Democratic Committee said Friday that it will be “difficult” to schedule a caucus to select candidates to replace Sheriff Wayne Gallant before the end of the year. Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. Chief Deputy Hart Daley has been […]
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Norway selectmen give thumbs-up to canine program
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday evening to allow the Norway Police Department to move forward with a police dog program. Officer John Lewis in October proposed a program in which the town would buy a dog that would be able to assist police in tracking people and sniffing out evidence, including […]
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Oxford selectmen set special town meeting on pot moratorium
Oxford Board of Selectmen December 7, 2017 Oxford Town Office Retail Pot Moratorium What happened: The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to set a special town meeting for Jan. 4 when voters will consider a plan to adopt a 180-day moratorium on operations related to retail marijuana establishments after concern was expressed by residents and […]
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WWII vet feels ‘fortunate’ on Pearl Harbor anniversary
Hope Weston relaxes in her apartment at Schooner Estates in Auburn on Wednesday night, Dec. 6. Behind her are photographs of her father when they lived in the Philippines during World War II. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Hope Weston relaxes in her apartment at Schooner Estates in Auburn Wednesday night, Dec. 6. Behind her are photographs […]
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Constitutional action to remove sheriffs is rare
PARIS — The constitutionally controlled process of removing a Maine sheriff from office has been launched multiple times over the years, but in most recorded cases — as now with Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant — the sheriffs have resigned or complaints have been dismissed before a governor could take action. The last time that […]
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Community health centers face financial fall
LEWISTON — Community health centers in Maine are bracing for a funding crash that could lead them to lay off workers and stop providing some medical care. Federally qualified health centers are approved by the government to provide health care to the under-served — often those in rural communities, poor families and people without insurance. […]
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Norway woman charged with attempting to rob store with finger
WEST PARIS – Bail was set at $1,000 cash for a Norway woman who attempted to rob a gas station convenience store by hiding her finger under her shirt. Paige Tuttle, 26, was arrested Friday on a felony robbery charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison. According to an affidavit written by Lt. […]
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Oxford County sheriff resigns amid accusations of sexual misconduct
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday at around 4:30 p.m. amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. The sheriff submitted a one-page letter of resignation to the Oxford County Commission and the office of Gov. Paul LePage effective immediately. According to Gallant’s attorney, Jim Martemucci of Portland, after […]
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Oxford County Commission asks Paul LePage to remove Wayne Gallant
PARIS — After a four-hour executive session Tuesday, the Oxford County Commission voted unanimously to file a complaint with Gov. Paul LePage seeking the removal of Wayne Gallant from his position as Oxford County sheriff. According to the complaint, commissioners learned over the course of a three-week investigation that Gallant, “while in uniform and in […]
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What You Need to Know
SAD 17 board of directors Dec. 4, 2017 Administration Office Energy retrofit What happened: Business Manager Cathy Coffey gave a presentation on the Oxford Hills School District Energy Retrofit Projects. Since year one in 2007, the projects have included a new wood chip boiler at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, wood pellet boilers and […]