LEWISTON — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services announced it will no longer provide in-person support, law enforcement accompaniments or court accompaniments beginning Tuesday because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. The changes will not affect the Child Advocacy Center, which will continue at current capacity and schedule, according to the agency’s email. “As frustrating […]
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County extends office closure for another two weeks
County employees will work remotely during the closure to prevent any lapse in service until the facility reopens Dec. 21.
Rainey to step down as West Paris town manager
He has served the town in a variety of roles for more than 30 years.
Oxford County arrest log
• Derek G. Croteau, 36, of 22 Jordan Ave., Berlin, New Hampshire, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 1:31 p.m. Thursday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Francesco Patriotti, 44, of Naples on charges of operating after habitual offender revocation and failure to appear in court after criminal summons, 10:33 a.m. Monday […]
Oxford County designated yellow as COVID-19 surge continues
Franklin County was designated green Friday, as Androscoggin County remains yellow. Lewiston hospitals reported having no ICU beds available.
Norway schedules special town meeting Jan. 7
An additional $17,000 is needed to buy a snow plow and $1,347 for the police budget.
Paris police officers, staff in quarantine; lobby to station closed for COVID-19
Despite two positive tests, the rest of the police department will remain on patrol and will respond to emergencies.
911: Rural fire departments call for help
WEST PARIS — The West Fire Department’s recent Facebook post asking for volunteers generated lots of shares and a good bit of interest. Unfortunately, so far all the respondents live outside the response area, but Fire Chief Troy Billings did not disregard them. Instead, he sent their contact information to other chiefs with departments within […]
Oxford County closes offices following positive COVID-19 tests
Officials will decide Friday afternoon whether to reopen the county complex Monday or extend the closure.