An HVAC upgrade is forcing the Oxford County Jail to close for three to six months during the renovations.
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News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
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Oxford County commissioners confirm they will ask governor to relieve sheriff of his duties
Christopher Wainwright will remain on duty because he is an elected officer under the state Constitution.
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Supporting the dying: Death doulas are an emerging field
The role can be quite varied, from relieving fear to cleaning to helping with paperwork.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Section of Route 5 in Andover set to reopen soon
The town’s summer concert series and Olde Home Days celebration are on track for this summer.
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Oxford County commissioners to ask governor to remove Sheriff Wainwright
The commission has no authority to suspend or fire Wainwright, who was first elected sheriff in 2018. Maine statute dictates that only the governor has that power.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Massachusetts driver killed Tuesday by police in Fryeburg
Police say a knife-wielding Massachusetts man was shot after a chase involving several departments and approaching an officer with a knife.
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Oxford County deputy injured in Fryeburg following chase, shooting
Police and rescue personnel responded to an officer involved shooting on Main Street.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 30, 2024
• David A. Collins, 36, of 11 Denmark Road, Fryeburg, a probation revocation and fugitive from justice and a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:24 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in Fryeburg, by Maine State Police. • Arthur A. Dion, 21, of 21 Upper Big Hill Road, Otisfield, on a charge of theft by […]
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Five rescued from Moose Pond waters in Denmark
Denmark Fire-Rescue crews and United Ambulance Service responded to Hummingbird Lane in Denmark to retrieve five people nearly 100 feet from the shore of Moose Pond, according to a dispatcher.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 26, 2024
• Kori T. Doyle, 30, of 1290 Pequawkett Trail, Brownfield, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 201 Burnt Meadow Drive, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • James R. Drinkwater, 67, of 7 Coolidge, violation of protective order, 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 25 Maple St., Fryeburg, by […]