Several media outlets claimed Gary Porter, 37, missed his third scheduled initial court appearance Friday in South Paris District Court due to Zoom audio malfunctions and limited York County Jail staff.
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Paris-based school district approves $51.6M budget, $2M capital reserve funding added
During Tuesday’s public hearing, a separate request to fund its capital improvement account with $2 million from the local share was approved.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Homeless man accused of stealing police vehicles who was in police shootout misses third court hearing
The judge learns that York County Jail can’t accommodate the inmate for remote court appearance.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Great Falls Forum: Christy Gardner touts the power of service dogs
Paralympian Christy Gardner shows how service dogs can accomplish tasks like close drawers and cabinets, turn on lights and pick items up off the floor.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Former Hebron coach and faculty member faces sex and drug charges
Court papers say Madeline R. New is accused of having sex and supplying a student who was under 18 with marijuana.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
The locals’ guide to the Gingerbread House as it goes up for sale
Challenged by online chatter demanding a full investigation, the Advertiser Democrat has looked into Norway’s famed and now controversial Gingerbread House.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 15, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 4:35 p.m. Friday, May 10, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Dylan A. Barrett, 24, of 7 Lion Lane, Oxford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:34 a.m. […]
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Community solar development in western Maine gets $2.9 million boost
With locally-owned cooperatives, residents in western Maine will see reduced energy costs from community systems producing their power.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
‘We need our community schools’: Residents voice opposition to closing schools at community meeting in Paris
Maine School Administrative District weighing options after West Paris school abruptly closed in February.
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History of Wainwright’s woes aids Mills’ decision to spare removal
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright was spared removal by Governor Janet Mills based on facts around three incidents county commissioners cited in their request for his removal.