Community cleanups and other environmental-themed activities are taking place on and around April 22.
Oxford County
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News
Mallards welcome spring to Peru pond
The mallard drake and his mate busied themselves with their nest amid warming weather.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Oxford County airport hires firm to explore longer runway for larger aircraft
The facility’s terminal has already been renovated, and officials say extending the current 2,997‑foot runway could help attract larger private and commercial aircraft to the region.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place
The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.
Posted inMaine, News
Recordings of Oxford County commissioners meetings now available online
Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
Posted inMaine, News
Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
Posted inNews
Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Oxford County animal control officer takes role as dog’s best friend seriously
Brandon Holmes of Buckfield is rewriting the rules of animal control services in western Maine, 24/7.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine eFiling expands as new court rules and vendor terms take effect
Maine’s electronic court system is expanding, requiring users to accept a private vendor agreement as new judicial rules governing eFiling begin.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, 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.