Field trips to the YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn and mornings at Inland Woods + Trails have packed campers’ days.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield selectwoman resigns, citing health reasons
Heather Henley, who was elected to the board in 2023, also asked the town to withhold her final paycheck for 2025.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford seeks $1 million federal grant to combat drug trafficking
Rumford Police Department Chief Tony Milligan said the funds would be used for technology infrastructure and technology upgrades.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Grant request advances for Rumford community center project
Included is a $3 million request by Rumford to support the construction of a child care and community center at the site of Rumford Elementary School.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Grant request advances for Canton Water District infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Senator Susan Collins says $59 million in funding has been requested for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Maine.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Hanover Town Office gets energy-efficient upgrade
A Community Resilience Partnership Grant from the state provided the money to make the upgrade.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District makes case for rate hike
West Paris Water District, which going back at least five years, has neglected its infrastructure maintenance and relied on a meter and billing procedure as leaky as the district’s water reservoir, has proposed a 75% rate increase. Maine’s PUC and Public Advocate will accept public comments between August 3-23. WPWD Trustee David Walton said that the proposed effective date for new rates is Sept. 1.