Deputy Chief Shawn Cordwell named acting fire and rescue chief.
Oxford Maine
Roaming dogs threaten Oxford neighborhood
Many Oxford residents are so fed up with declining circumstances in their neighborhoods they are addressing selectmen with complaints.
Revaluation leads to slashed property tax rate in Oxford
OXFORD — Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday night to slash the property tax rate by more than 41%, based in part on the recent townwide property revaluation. Sharon Jackson, Caldwell Jackson and Chairman Dana Dillingham voted for the new rate of $8.80 per $1,000 of property value; Floyd Thayer and Vice Chairman Scott Hunter opposed. Tax […]
Kids and livestock the stars of Oxford Fair
The fair also showcases the work and products of local tradespeople and artisans, with a mix of Maine tourmaline and other minerals.
Four juveniles from Jay, Rumford charged with burglary, theft from Wilton businesses
Becky Steadman, 38, of Oxford, a mother of one of the juveniles, was also charged.
Auburn man dies in paving accident in Oxford
OXFORD — An Auburn man working on a paving crew died Friday in a workplace accident on Route 26. Mark Francis, 48, of Auburn was working on a paving project on Main Street, or Route 26, for DMR Sealcoating and Paving of Lewiston, when he was accidentally struck by a co-worker in front of NAPA […]
Photos: Fairgoers having sheer fun in Oxford
The Oxford County Fair started Wednesday.
Former Oxford Hills Christian Academy administrator charged with theft
Clarence L. Swartz, 49, of Buckfield was arrested Monday on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, according to police. Swartz resigned as Oxford Hills Christian Academy’s administrator/principal in May.