PARIS — Two people wanted in a West Paris shooting Jan. 26 were arrested Sunday by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. John Crouch III, 39, of 5 Jackson Crossing Road in West Paris was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m. in South Paris on a charge of attempted murder. That charge, a Class A […]
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Wilton snowmobiler dies in northern Oxford County crash
Raynold Chasse, 81, lost control of his sled and hit trees.
Driver who crashed into Otisfield store suspected of using heroin before chase
Zachary Mercier, 31, of Bridgton, is in jail on seven charges.
Paris police seek ‘persons of interest’ related to shooting
John Crouch and Angelique Henderson of the Paris area are persons of interest in the case.
Republicans in eight towns to caucus in Paris on Feb. 3
Republicans in cities and towns across Maine are gathering to hold biennial party meetings, known as caucuses. Voters will have an opportunity to connect with other Republicans, volunteer to serve as a local Republican Party officer, hear from candidates for local offices and, in some cases, hear from candidates and campaign staff for federal candidates. […]
Buckfield firefighters get grant for equipment
The town is required to contribute $1,520.
Driver injured when MDOT plow truck slides off Route 26 in Upton
Paul Merrill, spokesman for the Maine department of Transportation, said the truck was southbound Sunday on Route 26 in Upton when it went off the road, down an embankment and into trees.
Brownfield woman, 52, found dead in partially submerged vehicle
Elizabeth Dempsey, 52, was found dead after her car went off the road, struck a rock, and rolled onto its roof in a Brownfield brook.
Paris road bond rejected by two votes
Some residents questioned whether the $4M would raise taxes.
Two sought in connection with nonfatal shooting in West Paris
The shooting happened at 10:30 p.m. Sunday in West Paris in the area of Jackson Crossing Road.