With a casino, race track and more retail than in neighboring towns, Oxford has the busiest fire rescue department in southern Oxford County.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Norway to ask voters to tweak several ordinances at June town meeting
Town leaders are working to replace the sign ordinance, which Maine Municipal Association advised is unenforceable.
Voters may determine fate of Buckfield’s Old Church on the Hill
Town officials discussed Tuesday preparing an article for this year’s town meeting to gather feedback on the future of the historic Old Church on the Hill.
Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community
Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.
Buckfield to explore financial impact of leaving Western Foothills school district
The Select Board will name an ad hoc committee to see if it is economically feasible to reestablish a district with Hartford and Sumner.
Sweden residents to vote on $1.08M budget at town meeting
Voters will elect a selectman, a school board member and multiple Planning Board and Board of Appeals members.
Buckfield needs financial, capital improvement plans, manager says
Much of the town’s equipment is aging and nearing the end of its life cycle, Cameron Hinkley said.
Sumner farm collecting sap for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
Sumner farm still collects sap the old-fashioned way.
Paris officials to explain Police Department changes Monday
Chief Michael Ward and Town Manager Natalie Andrews will address residents at the Select Board meeting.
West Paris Water District accounting audits to start next month
A second, $20,000 loan from Androscoggin Savings will provide the quickest means for the troubled water utility to reset its accounting practices and move its improvement plans forward.