Oxford County sheriff warns residents of phone scam

Unidentified people claim there are arrest warrants and promise relief if money is paid.

Rangeley Fire Rescue assists paddlers out of lakes during 40-mile race Saturday

More than 13 paddlers were pulled from the waters due to high wind and choppy water, Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said.

Oxford County arrest log June 26-30, 2024

Governor’s commission meets officials from towns, counties affected by 2023 flooding in western Maine

The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission met with state and federal officials, representatives of Franklin and Oxford counties emergency management agencies, and town officials from Rumford, Mexico, Jay and Farmington at the Rumford Falls Auditorium.

Two juveniles, one man arrested related to pickup truck theft in Oxford, Franklin counties

Logan Smith, 24, of Rumford, a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old were charged Wednesday in a pickup truck theft out of Mexico.

Oxford County EMA director honored for guiding region through the worst

Oxford County EMA director honored for guiding region through the worst

Cooling centers pop up as heat wave hits Maine

With a possibly historic heatwave upon us, here are some of the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties' cooling centers.

Popular Lewiston-Auburn, western Maine animal control officer discharged by state agency

A dispute between the state Animal Welfare Program and agent Rich Burton leaves many in the region worried that calls regarding sick, injured or dangerous animals may go unanswered.

Man accused of stealing police vehicles and shootout held without bail

An attorney for Gary Porter says his client is due to undergo a mental evaluation in the next couple of weeks.