PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Christopher R. Francis, 20, of Norway, March 20, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, Maine State Police. Peter H. MacCulloch, 70, of Upton, March 20, operating under the influence, operating after suspension, illegal attachment of plates and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, $1,000 unsecured […]
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Waterford annual meeting set for Saturday
WATERFORD — Voters at town meeting Saturday will act on a 68-article warrant that represents a $1.2 million budget, about 5 percent more than last year. Selectmen said a total of $1.18 million would be raised by taxes; the remainder would come from the town’s savings or from the previous fiscal year budget surplus. If […]
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Assault support line seeking volunteers
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24 hour crisis and support line and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking or sexual harassment. Volunteer advocates listen and provide support, information and referrals to people calling for assistance. […]
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Gardening course to be offered in Rumford
RUMFORD — To help teachers and other community members have successful gardens, whether at school or job sites, the Oxford County Cooperative Extension will offer School Gardening 101: A Garden Primer. Preregistration is under way for the free five-week course that starts Feb. 29. Classes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at […]
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Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club offers limited riding on northern Oxford County trails
RANGELEY — Despite the continued snow drought, the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club is offering limited riding. It has opened some of its northern Oxford County trails along the New Hampshire border in the Parmachenee Lake-Bosebuck Mountain area. “It’s a little hard to get to at the moment, because you have to drive all the way […]
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Norway man killed when van rolls over on icy Lovell road
LOVELL — A 30-year-old Norway man was killed Sunday morning when the van he was in skidded on an icy Shave Hill Road, rolled over and struck a utility pole. Eric Blades was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:35 a.m. crash, according to a news release from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department. Katrina […]
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REACH celebrates 30th anniversary
PARIS – REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, celebrated its 30 years of service at the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 26 at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The event included honoring those who have been involved with REACH from the beginning, and who remain committed to REACH 30 years later. […]
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Vehicles slide on icy Oxford County roads
Vehicles went sliding off of Oxford County roads at a brisk clip Tuesday night as freezing rain and glare ice conspired to make for dangerous driving. “I wouldn’t dare guess how many accident calls we’ve had in the last four hours,” Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said at 8:30 p.m., shortly after responding to an […]
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Panel to address issues, opportunities for women vets
Women Veterans from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties are invited to learn about issues, benefits and opportunities available to them by attending a panel discussion on Friday, Dec. 16. The discussion will be hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services and broadcast to multiple locations via the agency’s teleconferencing system. “With today’s Volunteer Army we are […]
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Doctors scarce in Oxford County
OXFORD — Hoping to find a doctor in Oxford County? Good luck. A recent report of county health rankings shows that Oxford County has just one primary care physician for every 1,490 residents, the worst ratio in the state. “Some places just don’t accept new patients because there’s nowhere to put them,” said Dr. William […]