Despite contention over an unvetted site plan review ordinance and funds designated for local nonprofits, residents passed the $1.7 million, 46-warrant article leaving only one public position, a water district seat, unfilled and one classic warrant item failed.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
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Barn leveled by fire in Paris
Early reports indicated a structure was fully involved near Halls Pond Road.
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Posted inLocal & State, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
MSAD 44 directors allow book to stay in library, despite complaint about content
After discussing whether or not “Me, and Earl, and the Dying Girl” is appropriate for middle school-age children, the board voted to keep it on shelves citing the First Amendment.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford sets public hearing on senior housing in former woolen mill
The Caleb Group, a Massachusetts developer specializing in affordable housing, hopes to convert a Thompson lakefront eyesore into a 77-unit apartment complex for older people.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 28, 2024
• Eric R. Baker, 53, of 184 Roundabout Road, Buckfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:36 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 223 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Morgan W. Gammon, 33, of 156 Skeetfield Road, Oxford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:45 […]
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Paris names Natalie Andrews as town manager
The former MSAD 17 chairman and former tax assessor of Norway will begin her duties March 12.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 26, 2024
• Torrance Cody, 54, of 114 Mountain Road, Stoneham, on charges of assault on an officer, assault and violation of condition of release, 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at 82 Mountain Road, Stoneham, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Hannah M. Hairston, 21, of 25 Hartford St., Rumford, on a charge of theft by unauthorized […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Bethel Citizen
Flames level renovated home in Bethel early Monday
The two-story house on Intervale Road in East Bethel was built in 1909.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 23, 2024
• Mitchell E. Brown, 37, of 286 Sawin Hill Road, Albany Township, on two charges of violation of condition of release, 11:09 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Carroll County, New Hampshire, by Oxford County Sheriff’s office. • Edwin L. Lego, 66, of 2316 Main St., Hanover, on charges of disorderly conduct and indecent conduct, 3:43 […]
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More than 200 evacuated from ski lift at Sunday River
Some skiers reported being rescued from the Aurora lift within 20 minutes, others nearly two hours.