• Douglass C. Aikens, 53, of 24 Brags Bay Road, Errol, New Hampshire, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, burglary and criminal trespass, 4:14 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, on Mayville Road, Bethel, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Robert C. Allen, 52, of 133 King St., Oxford, on a charge of operating […]
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Norway to begin replacing air tanks for Fire Department
Some of the fire department’s tanks are nearing their 15-year lifespan.
Police search for convicted burglar in the Porter area
Police and probation officers are looking for Seth Janczak, 32, regarding ongoing cases from 2022. There is no threat to the public, police said.
Wisconsin couple defends North American Wife Carrying Championship title
2022 North American Wife Carrying Championship winners Caleb and Justine Roesler returned to Sunday River on Saturday to again the claim the top spot.
Oxford board OKs 2 more cannabis business licenses; residents voice opposition
There are seven marijuana shops, all on Route 26, and the town ordinance has no limit on the number allowed.
Photo Album: Teen riders slap the yellow wizard’s bottom for mountain bike competition
Eighty-seven mountain bikers from 10 New England high schools competed Wednesday on Grease Slapper, Yellow Jacket, Pinball Wizard a Rock Bottom during the third annual Gould Enduro at Mt. Abram in Greenwood. All photos by Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 4, 2023
• Kenneth D. Blue, 32, of 913 Valley Road, Waterford, on a charge of domestic violence criminal threatening, 8:23 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Oxford County Jail in Paris by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Richard I. Bragdon Jr., 44, of 22 Radcliff St., Norway, on charges of driving to endanger and violation of condition […]
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 3, 2023
• Henry Bean, 25, of 8 Twin Bridges Terrace, Harrison, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 1:42 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at that address, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Katti L. Bouchard, 26, of 57 Walkers Falls Road, Denmark, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, endangering the welfare of […]
Nine Oxford Hills school buildings converting to LED lighting
The school district is contracting with Energy Management Consultants of Portland to transition its light systems.
Chief Paul Hewey resigns from Oxford Fire Department
Deputy Chief Shawn Cordwell named acting fire and rescue chief.