PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Ryan T. Stuart, 18, of Waterford, Sept. 4, reckless conduct, criminal mischief, driving to endanger and disorderly conduct, Paris Police Department. * Thomas A. Bender, 32, of Rumford, Sept. 5, probation violation, Rumford Police Department. * Stacy S. Bulgajewski, 39, of Norway, Sept. 6, […]
Oxford County
Towns pay taxes ahead of schedule, easing Oxford County budget crunch
PARIS — The county has enough tax money for now, thanks to several towns paying their county taxes early in the past week. In early August, county Treasurer Roy Gedat sent letters to towns to see if they could pay before the Sept. 1 due date, to help the county catch up without having to […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Donald D. Dyer, 45, of Auburn, Aug. 20, violation of bail condition, Oxford Police Department. * Jeffrey A. Brown, 33, of Dixfield, Aug. 21, domestic violence assault, Dixfield Police Department. * Tyler J. Crawford, 18, of China, Aug. 21, receiving stolen property, Paris Police […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Wesley E. Hewey, 58, of Stoneham, Aug. 16, failure to register as a sex offender, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Debra A. Coulombe, 44, of Turner, Aug. 17, operating under the influence, Maine State Police. * David J. Folsom, 31, of Buckfield, Aug. […]
Motorcyclist moved via helicopter following crash in Grafton Notch State Park
GRAFTON TOWNSHIP — A New Hampshire motorcyclist was flown to a Lewiston hospital via helicopter after a single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Grafton Notch State Park. Daniel Rosa, 40, of Windham, N.H., was taken to Central Maine Medical Center with head injuries after the 6 p.m. crash on Route 26. He was not wearing a […]
Desjardins caps inmate population at Androscoggin County Jail
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Jail wants a few less inmates. Though the state allows the Auburn facility to house up to 160 people, Sheriff Guy Desjardins is capping the jail’s population at 144 inmates, he said Monday. The reason is safety. At 160 inmates, the jail has too little space to accommodate a sudden […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates volunteers
LEWISTON — Raising nearly $101,000 at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Androscoggin and Oxford Counties Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, it was a no-brainer that there were numerous people for the Community Concepts Big Brothers Big Sisters program to thank. On June 8, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members hosted a Volunteer Appreciation […]
Life in Oxford County
Oxford County, incorporated in 1805, is located on the western edge of Maine and borders New Hampshire. South Paris is the county seat. The towns of this region are mostly small and rural. This mountainous region provides four season recreation opportunities and boasts some of the state’s best skiing, hiking, and snowmobile trails. Municipalities in […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Robert M. Campbell, 27, of Hiram, July 31, violation of bail condition, Fryeburg Police Department. * Rupert B. Malchisky, 57, of Rumford, July 31, violation of protective order, Dixfield Police Department. * Michael D. Spring, 28, of Norway, Aug. 1, violation of bail condition, […]
Statute may keep county’s Oxford casino share out of reach; officials likely to seek change in law
PARIS — Oxford County has received nearly $40,000 for the Oxford Casino’s first three weeks of operation and is anticipating about $500,000 in the first year, but county taxpayers might not see that translate into relief on their tax bills. As the money from casino revenues poured in, the county learned it might not be […]