PARIS — An Oxford man accused of ramming his truck into a garage on Greeley Brook Road in Oxford and stealing equipment was released from jail Tuesday on $1,000 cash bail. Paul Lavoie, 51, of Gore Road was charged with theft by unauthorized taking, burglary and aggravated criminal mischief in the Oct. 3 incident, according to […]
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Waterford man missing since Friday
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a man from Waterford who has not been seen since Friday. Cpl. John MacDonald, spokesman for the Maine Warden Service, said in a statement Sunday evening that Ricky Howard, 49, was last seen at his Waterford home, 440 Norway Road, on Friday morning. Howard is 6 feet […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Buckfield: Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town office Jay: Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Municipal […]
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Andrew Craigie's connection to Oxford
OXFORD — How did Andrew Craigie of Cambridge, Massachusetts, become associated with Oxford? During and immediately after his time with the Continental Army — he was mustered out in 1783 — Craigie sold drugs and medicines wholesale with a partner in New York City. But he also became a financier and land speculator, buying and […]
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Craigie Cemetery a 'disgrace'
OXFORD — In a word, it’s a “disgrace.” That’s the description resident Sharon Jackson gave to the Board of Selectmen last month after visiting the historic Craigie Cemetery with her family. “I was appalled at the condition,” she told board members. Dozens of gravestones, dating to the early 1800s and marking the final resting spots of […]
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Foliage reflected in the Little Androscoggin in Paris
Fall colors reflect in the Little Androscoggin River Reservoir as it heads under the East Main Street (Route 117) bridge in Paris on Saturday. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Man kicked by horse at Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — A farmer was injured Friday night when he was kicked by his horse during a pulling event at the Fryeburg Fair, a fair spokesman said. The 59-year-old farmer was conscious when medical crews arrived, the spokesman said, but because it was a head injury, he was flown to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston […]
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Norway Opera House clock tower suffering from 'serious' roof leak
NORWAY — Town Manager Dennis Lajoie told selectmen Thursday night the Opera House clock tower on Main Street has a “serious” leak that must be repaired to prevent water damage. Lajoie told Chairman Bruce Cook and Selectman Mike Twitchell the clock tower roof is leaking worse than thought. He said Lewiston-based contractor Hebert Construction has […]
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Oxford officials consider town office options
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday discussed the future of the Municipal Building on Pleasant Street, while town officials wait for an estimate on removing mold and mildew in the basement of the former high school. The affected areas are mainly the gymnasium, elevator shaft and other downstairs areas. Town Manager Butch Asselin said […]
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Just a Minute: Alert system passes test; citizens fail to be impressed
At 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission conducted a test of the nationwide Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert System. Text messages were sent to cellphones while radio and television stations broadcast warnings. The messages read: “Presidential Alert. This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency […]