After negotiating a per-call rate of $282 with the town of Bridgton, United Ambulance Service has notified surrounding towns they will be charged the same.
Oxford Hills
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Man suffers medical event, dies after jumping into Moose Pond in Denmark
The 80-year-old jumped off a boat and died despite lifesaving efforts from bystanders and medical personnel.
Oxford County arrest log: July 12, 2024
• Donovan Bell, 18, of 207 Route 108, Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, violating protection from abuse order and domestic violence assault, 4:37 a.m. Friday, July 12, on Waldo Street in Rumford, by Mexico Police Department. • Clifton W. Chapman, 61, of 1144 Route […]
Crashes reported Friday in Oxford include a collision with an ambulance
Police, fire and rescue crews responded to a pair of vehicle crashes with injury Friday afternoon — both in the same area around the same time.
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
Oxford County arrest log: July 9, 2024
• Nichole L. Allen, 36, of Holyoke Avenue, Rumford, on two charges of violation of condition of release, two charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on River Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • David H. Anderson Jr., […]
Oxford County sheriff warns residents of phone scam
Unidentified people claim there are arrest warrants and promise relief if money is paid.
Deputies arrest Gilead man wanted in violent incidents on July 4
Jacob McGurn, 28, turned himself in to police Monday.
Pickup truck crash in Otisfield sends one to hospital
A man was transported to a local hospital Saturday evening after his pickup truck hit a tree near Stonehirst Road on Route 121 in Otisfield.
All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing
Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.