The affirmative vote keeps 24/7 dedicated police coverage in Bethel. ‘I’m going to need an ambulance way before I’m going to need a cop,’ one resident said when ambulance costs were raised later in the meeting.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Norway fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
The early Friday morning fire destroyed the home at 246 Eddie Kahkonon Road in Norway.
Police budget to draw much debate at Paris town meeting
The town meeting will be held Monday at the fire station beginning at 6 p.m.
Norway’s municipal budget to face scrutiny at next week’s town meeting
Increases to police, fire and other departments have voters looking at an 11% increase.
$43M budget for RSU 10 narrowly passes
Member towns seemed split on supporting the budget, but it still passed.
Hartford voters recall Select Board member
Having served just one year of a three-year term, Kathleen Landry was voted out of office by a 219-187 margin.
Buckfield supports town budget, won’t give land to Hells Angels
The iconic Old Church on the Hill should be sold or leased, residents decide.
Voters approve Oxford Hills school district budget
Harrison, Oxford and West Paris voted against the budget.
Cronce, Ripley elected to Paris Select Board
The two candidates finished far ahead of the other five candidates.
Wadswsorth, Hakala win seats on Norway select board
Danielle Wadsworth won reelection for a second term, while the other incumbent, Ryan Lorrain, placed third in the four person race.