The West Paris resident discovered one of the largest deposits of tourmaline in the works in 1972 in Newry.
Oxford County
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Bomb threat clears Oxford County judicial complex
The complex was evacuated Saturday morning and the county jail locked down following a bomb threat made to the county communications center.
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Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Four-hour standoff ends in Bethel with arrest, assault charges
Bethel resident Lydia Mills, 41, was charged Saturday with two counts of domestic violence assault after a four-hour standoff with Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies. The victim was Mills’ husband, who had minor injuries.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, Uncategorized
New district attorney takes office
Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Season’s first big storm causes car wrecks all over the place; power outages expected
The storm is expected to grind on all weekend, and into Monday in some areas.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
FAME board elects officers for 2022-2023
At their annual meeting on Nov. 17, members of the Finance Authority of Maine elected new officers for 2022-2023. This year’s officers, whose terms will run from November 2022 through November 2023, are: Chair: Richard L. Trafton, a resident of Brunswick, is a partner with the law firm of Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette in […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 18, 2022
• Dylan C. Millett, 25, of 33 Staples Ave., Oxford, on charges of night hunting and loaded firearm or crossbow in motor vehicle, 3:14 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, on East Oxford Road, by Maine State Police. • Dominick A. Rivera, 32, of 209 Waldo St., Rumford, on a charge of probation revocation, 8:02 p.m. Monday, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Suspended Rumford lawyer appeals to state’s highest court
Seth Carey, a one-time candidate for district attorney, is seeking reinstatement of law license.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Christopher Wainwright seeking reelection as Oxford County sheriff
PARIS – Christopher Wainwright is seeking reelection as Oxford County sheriff. “For the last four years, our team has made great strides in restoring the trust and confidence of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office,” according to his written statement. “We have moved forward as an agency, and I am proud of the work our dedicated […]