The bill would upgrade some sections of the Androscoggin River to a Class B, adding additional water protections for what was once one of the most polluted rivers in America. Environmentalists and recreationalists support the idea. Businesses that use it as a way to get rid of waste do not.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 sends $43.9 million budget to voters
Directors unanimously approved the budget, which will be decided on by residents June 8.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield Town Manager John Andrews resigns
Andrews, who also represents Buckfield in the state legislature, called the Select Board hostile and argumentative in his resignation letter.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
FEMA mobile vaccine clinic in Fryeburg wraps up, heads to Turner
The clinic administered just under 600 vaccines during the four days: 165 on Friday, 205 on Saturday, 105 on Sunday and 119 on Monday.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Oxford Hills
FEMA mobile clinic coming back to Oxford, Windham for second round of shots
Solid dates are not yet set, but the clinic should be returning in the next two weeks.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 4, 2021
Keenan S. Angevine, 33, of 365 North Road, Bethel on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence assault, 6:37 a.m. Saturday at that address by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Maria L. Brake, 55, of 78 Bean Road, Otisfield on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:53 p.m. Friday in Otisfield by Maine […]
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, Oxford Hills
Creation of a Maine Forest Advisory Board draws sharp comments from both sides
A bill to form a Maine Forest Advisory Board stirs diverse views as Legislature weighs the idea.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 30, 2021
• Charles E. Eldon, 23, of 5 Riverside Drive, Rumford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 9:11 a.m. Monday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Calvin J. Goldrup, 22, of 1390 Forest Ave., Portland, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:46 p.m. Wednesday in Hiram by Oxford […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway gymnast balancing life with eye toward Olympics
Victoria Sessions, 10, has years of experience and big plans.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford’s school resource officer happy to be in the classroom
Steven Cronce said he was meant for the job.