Donald Durrah, who died in November 2023 at age 50, was largely responsible for planning the public safety building, which is expected to open in 2026.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 12, 2024
• Nicole L. Allen, 36, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in Dixfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Cavan P. Eccleston, 29, of 279 Fish St., Fryeburg, on charges of assault and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 8 p.m. […]
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
7 properties in Canton qualify for FEMA flood assistance
Canton is one of 81 communities in the state eligible for some of the $10 million awarded to the state by the Swift Current grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to apply for the assistance program is March 15.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Oxford Hills
Gov. Mills appoints former judge to oversee request to remove Oxford County sheriff
Following a public hearing, the governor will make her decision and the hearing officer’s report will become a public document.
Posted inNation / World, Oxford Hills
Long-lost murals from a Chicago courtroom turn up in Maine
Murals detailing the history of law vanished during the 1965 demolition of Chicago’s courthouse.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
West Paris residents concerned about future of elementary school
Oxford Hills School District Superintendent Heather Manchester’s decision to close the school this week called into question.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Gov. Mills receives complaint seeking Oxford County sheriff’s removal
Christopher Wainwright denies that his conduct merits removal, as commissioners take action to strip him of his office.
Posted inLocal & State, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Filmed in Bethel: ‘The Myth of Fingerprints’
The 1997 movie filmed in the Bethel area is about three adult children and two of their partners who meet at their family homestead in Maine for the Thanksgiving holiday.