OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday night agreed to amend the fire chief job description to require candidates to hold current emergency medical services licenses or get one within six months of being hired. The request was made by Selectman Scott Hunter, who previously served as Oxford’s fire chief, is interim chief in […]
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Berlin City employees receive light fines for inspection irregularities
Three of the four Berlin City Auto Group employees, including a Bethel man, charged with improperly conducting New Hampshire safety inspections reached negotiated agreements with New Hampshire State Police at their arraignment hearings in Berlin District Court on Tuesday. The charges resulted from an investigation that found employees who were not authorized by the Division […]
Buckfield librarian fired
BUCKFIELD — Zadoc Long Free Library Director Bonnie Santos has been fired, and details around the move remain sparse. Town Manager Cindy Dunn confirmed that she terminated Santos on Saturday, Jan. 21. Santos, of West Minot, has served as library director since February 2014 and before that was employed as assistant director beginning in August 2010. […]
Norway town manager meeting with code enforcement officer applicants
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt told selectmen Thursday evening that he has met with a couple of applicants for code enforcement officer. Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey-Whitman recently announced she was hired for the same position in Oxford. “Joelle is still helping us to some degree while we look for a new (code enforcement […]
Oxford board requiring EMS license for fire chief
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday night agreed to amend the fire chief job description to require candidates to hold current emergency medical services licenses or get one within six months of being hired. The request was made by Selectman Scott Hunter, who previously served as Oxford’s fire chief, is interim chief in […]
Berlin City employees receive light fines for inspection irregularities
Three of the four Berlin City Auto Group employees, including a Bethel man, charged with improperly conducting New Hampshire safety inspections reached negotiated agreements with New Hampshire State Police at their arraignment hearings in Berlin District Court on Tuesday. The charges resulted from an investigation that found employees who were not authorized by the Division […]
Oxford County arrest log
• Apryl J. Kennison, 40, of Paris, domestic violence assault, 2:20 p.m. Feb. 1 in Paris, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Buckfield librarian fired
BUCKFIELD — Zadoc Long Free Library Director Bonnie Santos has been fired, and details around the move remain sparse. Town Manager Cindy Dunn confirmed that she terminated Santos on Saturday, Jan. 21. Santos, of West Minot, has served as library director since February 2014 and before that was employed as assistant director beginning in August 2010. […]
Otisfield board discuss timeline for potential revaluation
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen discussed the need for a property revaluation during Wednesday evening’s meeting at the Town Office. Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said the last revaluation was in 2005. “We’re at the 12-year mark right now, and the state of Maine says that towns should have a general revaluation every 10 years,” […]
Norway Arts Festival receives $2,500 grant for 2017 event
NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival received a $2,500 grant from the Maine Community Foundation to support its 2017 event, scheduled for Saturday, July 8. Judy West Schneider, heading into her second year as the director of the festival, said the money will help pay for advertising, setting up workshops and some volunteers. She said […]