Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel meets with County officials regarding police service contract
Oxford County Administrator Zane Loper said he would meet Chair Michelle Cole’s request for a detailed breakdown of the current contract’s line items.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County Jail renovations on schedule for Dec. 15 completion
Regional Electric is working to install the security system while Seacoast Security is installing cameras at the jail that has been closed since March for renovations.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County commissioners to ask governor to remove Sheriff Wainwright
The commission has no authority to suspend or fire Wainwright, who was first elected sheriff in 2018. Maine statute dictates that only the governor has that power.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County to contract IT services for Sheriff’s Office
WG Tech of Westbrook already provides support for county administration.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County postpones decision on nepotism policy
A financial audit shows the county is in an excellent position.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford County sheriff says deputies’ radios don’t work in new court space
Commissioners consent to asking state to pay for repeater.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Androscoggin County Commission resolution calls for state to reopen; Oxford County asserts citizen rights
“Open Maine Back Up” is a nonbinding measure that recommends the expansion of available testing, the continued protection of the elderly and the removal of the stay-at-home order.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County Commission finds irregularities in resignation of former deputy
Oxford County Human Resources Director Annalee Rosenblatt told commissioners the sheriff’s office mishandled the resignation of former Deputy Chris Davis. As a result, Davis was not paid out for accumulated sick leave. Commissioners have now agreed to pay him $3,701 in owed leave time.