Roopers Redemption crew reunites urn with family

Caring employees safeguarded the remains and used social media to track down the family of the deceased. The urn is back in loving hands to start the new year.

COVID-19 outbreak closes 2 churches in Mechanic Falls and Norway

Six people have tested positive, prompting Our Lady of Ransom and its sister church, St. Catherine of Sienna in Norway, to shut down.

Photo: TikToker breaks out tricks in Oxford

Buckfield residents, selectman speak against gun sanctuary proposal

Consideration to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary Town is based on a resolution passed by a Rhode Island town in 2019.

Oxford County arrest log

Where are they now? As 2021 begins, we update some of our popular stories from 2020

Norway couple replaces ‘paradise’ home in northern Oxford County

Lucille and Paul Hodsdon lost their camp in Parkertown Township in a fire June 4.

2020: It was a year like no other

2020 was a frustrating and difficult time, and although there likely were some triumphs here and there, the year will be remembered for the pandemic that completely reshaped the way we live. 

Healthcare workers get a shot in the arm in fight against COVID-19

COVID-19 surged after holidays; medical providers scrambling to administer newly approved vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Next up, long-term care facilities.

Thrift store find nets five figures for Norway antiques dealer