The plan would close elementary schools in Norway, Harrison and Waterford and replace them with a new one.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Investigation into Norway house fire continues
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is continuing to probe the cause of a blaze that destroyed three-unit apartment house Thursday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield board OKs changes to dam removal agreement with Trout Unlimited
Town officials and Merrymeeting Chapter of Trout Unlimited support removing 200-year-old dams on the West Branch of the Nezinscot River.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Second fire in a week destroys Norway apartment house Thursday morning
Three people who lived at 80 Beal St. were displaced from the 2½-story building. The Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze, the second one there in a week.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford police calls dropped in 2024; fire-rescue flat
OXFORD — Public safety calls in Oxford last year were flat and in some cases down compared to 2023. This is according to data reports for its police and fire/rescue departments. Overall, OPD logged 4,318 calls in 2024 versus 5,101 during the previous year. Possession of controlled substances, including with intent to sell, last year […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Golden seeks action to reopen West Paris Post Office
The town has not had its own post office for nearly four years while the U.S. Postal Service stays quiet on progress.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Buckfield man found guilty of manslaughter in death of 2-month-old daughter
After two days of deliberations, the jury unanimously found 31-year-old Trevor Averill guilty of manslaughter, but not murder.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Attorney General rules police justified in shooting during chase, shootout in Paris last May
In all, 11 police officers from five departments fired on the man after the theft of two police vehicles and a chase that ended in a crash.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Jury without verdict after first day of deliberations in Buckfield man’s murder trial
Trevor Averill, 31, faces charges of depraved indifference murder and manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter, Harper Averill.