NORWAY — Two men were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night during a downtown traffic stop. Brock Leach, 37, of Oxford and Anthony Moore, 37, of Otisfield appeared in 11th District Court on Friday afternoon. Leach is charged with felony drug possession and violation of bail conditions. He was arrested Dec. 13 on aggravated drug trafficking […]
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Sand and salt issue discussed at Hartford meeting
HARTFORD — Principal suppliers for winter sand and salt joined in a free discussion over the condition of the sand Thursday night at the regular selectman meeting. Board of Selectman Chairman Lee Holman said she asked the suppliers to be present as the board was not sure the town was getting all the sand they had […]
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Selectmen change Oxford policy to avoid ACA requirements
OXFORD — Selectmen voted Thursday to amend the maximum number of hours part-time employees can work in order to avoid providing them with health insurance as required by the Affordable Care Act. The national health care law requires employers of more than 50 people to provide health care coverage to those who work 30 hours […]
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New prosecutor for Oxford County to focus on domestic abuse
PARIS — Advocates hope that the addition of a new prosecutor to the District Attorney’s Office for Oxford County will help increase the rate of convictions in domestic violence cases and help combat domestic and sexual assault. The three-year position is funded by a $781,800 grant to Lewiston-based Safe Voices, an anti-domestic violence nonprofit. The […]
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Otisfield waits for estimates on fixing erosion problems
OTISFIELD — Selectmen say they are waiting to hear cost estimates to remedy erosion problems on Cobb Hill Road. “Now it’s a matter of how much will it cost and will taxpayers pay for it,” Selectman Rick Micklon said at Wednesday night’s board meeting. “We may have to spend a lot of money.” Selectmen say […]
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Show raises $2,500 for Christmas for Teens
NORWAY — Program organizers say the recent Christmas for Teens benefit show raised $2,500. The show, titled Holiday Treasures, was held Dec. 13. Now in its 14th year, the show raises money to help buy Christmas presents for economically-eligible and homeless teenagers in the Oxford Hills region. “The Christmas for Teens benefit show was a […]
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Buckfield Withdrawal Committee still searching for consultant
BUCKFIELD — The committee tasked with negotiating the town’s withdrawal from RSU 10 canceled its meeting Wednesday evening because it lacked a quorum. Chairman Glen Holmes said two of the four committee members were unable to attend. Judy Berg, an original withdrawal petitioner, is out of town, and Jerry Wiley, who represents the RSU 10 […]
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Hebron crash leads to drug charges
HEBRON — Police said a Mexico man faces felony drug charges after more than 50 prescription pills were found on him at the scene of a car crash Tuesday afternoon. Joseph Samson, 60, was charged with operating under the influence and possession of illegal drugs and booked at the Oxford County Jail in South Paris Tuesday, […]
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Plans for Oxford Hills recreation center unveiled to School Board
OXFORD — A $12.5 million wellness and recreation center at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris could be built if enough private funds can be raised in the next year or two, Superintendent Rick Colpitts said this week. Colpitts and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia told School Board members Monday night […]
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Police boost OUI enforcement for the holidays
NORWAY — For the rest of the month, Maine State Police will be on the lookout for drivers who may be a little too full of “holiday cheer” and pose a risk behind the wheel. As part of a nationwide effort to target impaired driving over the holidays, state police, in cooperation with local and […]