Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County Sheriff Wainwright denies his conduct merits removal
The Oxford County Commission voted Wednesday to send the complaint to Gov. Janet Mills requesting Wainwright’s removal from office.
Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris closed immediately, possibly for good
An architectural firm told Oxford Hill School District directors Monday night the two-story 19th-century building is not safe for students or staff.
Police: Former Buckfield woman slain in Denver, but body has not been found
Police believe Naudiaerella ‘Naudia’ Wesley, 27, was killed just before Thanksgiving. Her body has not been found, no arrests have been made and police believe the person who killed her is dead.
Norway only receives 55% of expected property tax reimbursement from state
The state had promised communities 100% of revenues lost for the Property Tax Stabilization Program.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 5, 2024
• Cameron D. Allen III, 30, of 243 North Buckfield Road, Buckfield, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening and domestic violence assault, 1 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Justin M. Emery-Scott, 22, of 88 Westview Lane, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, […]
FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
VFW District 9 in Jay-area names patriotism program winners
Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 2, 2024
• Chester F. Connell, 50, of 22 Tuelltown Road, West Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 7:59 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • George W. Dunn Jr., 35, of 20 Morin Ave., Otisfield, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug and violation of […]
Some Oxford County deputies issue statement in support of sheriff, ask commissioners to rescind their decision
“We should not allow our County Commissioners to speak on behalf of this entire community and their agency,” Deputy Dennis Lowe wrote.