Police said 42-year-old Thomas Welch died in spite of efforts by an Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy and witnesses who made attempts to revive him.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Abatement and demo at former Oxford woolen mill to start in February
The former Robinson Woolen Mill on King Street will be redeveloped into affordable senior housing.
Plans for new Paris-area middle school progressing as new stakeholders join construction committee
Plans call for Oxford Hills’ next middle school to accommodate sixth, seventh and eighth grades, the model preferred by Maine Department of Education.
Rowe kids are on board with safety drills
Each Oxford Hills elementary school participates in bus safety training twice a year.
Fire crews free trapped child in Norway fire
Norway fire crews were joined by several outlying departments in a blaze at 4 Hazen St. in Norway.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 30, 2024
• Ali A. Abdirahim, 23, of 159 Oxford St., Portland, on a charge of criminal trespass, 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 777 Casino Way, Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 145 Curtis Hill Road, Woodstock, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, violation of condition of release […]
Body found as state officials investigate fire in Mexico
No information was released about the female victim pending an autopsy.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 27, 2024
• Raina L. Amann, 46, of Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 810 Bolsters Mills Road, Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 43 Turner St., Buckfield, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, […]
Woodstock board approves banners, sign
In the coming months, Bryant Pond Village will likely be adorned with holiday banners and a new digital sign, thanks to approval last week by the Woodstock selectmen. The town has leftover funds and utility pole sign brackets from its bicentennial celebration in 2015. Town Manager Vern Maxfield last week suggested both be used to […]
Hebron student becomes Eagle Scout
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior James Estes has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the memory of his longtime scoutmaster, James “Jim” Hatch.