OXFORD — Major changes across the Oxford Hills School District in 2010-11, including staff and budget cuts, may have played a significant role in the district’s statewide tests results, which were released this week. Curriculum Director Kathy Elkins said Wednesday that the New England Common Assessment Program test scores showed both improvements and decreases in […]
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Recreation spot OXFORD — Oxford Recreation is open in the original Oxford Community Building for all Oxford residents on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It will remain open through March and possibly April as well. All ages are welcome. There is outdoor ice skating, with skates available. Inside activities include arts and crafts, movie […]
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Burglary suspect will go back to New York to face parole violation charge
PARIS — A man charged with breaking into an Oxford home Monday will be held without bail until an agent can take him back to New York to answer charges there. Harry H. Lamb, 47, of Canastota, N.Y., had to waive an extradition hearing as part of his parole conditions, according to Assistant District Attorney […]
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Oxford teen hides from burglar in her home
OXFORD — A 17-year-old girl who locked herself in a bathroom and called the police when a man broke into her house did everything right, according to the Oxford police officer who arrested the man Monday. Harry H. Lamb, 47, of Canastota, N.Y., was charged with burglary, criminal mischief and operating under the influence. He […]
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Amanda M. Purington
AUBURN — Amanda M. Purington, 33, of West Paris went to be with her Lord after a strong fight with cancer on Feb. 3, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born Oct. 2, 1978. in Otisfield and lived all her life in the Oxford Hills Area. She attended Oxford Hills […]
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Oxford Casino looks for experienced workers out of state, defends hiring practices
OXFORD — Online job listings asking for casino workers to come to Maine have rankled some, who say The Oxford Casino is putting out-of-state people ahead of Mainers. The Oxford Casino says experienced casino workers will be needed to train people who haven’t worked in gambling houses before. In an item on the Public Gaming […]
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Four face furnishing alcohol charges
PARIS — Four people were charged with furnishing alcohol to minors over the weekend. In Oxford on Sunday morning, Jody L. Hall, 47, of 216 Whittemore Road was charged with furnishing liquor to minors, furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol and violation of bail condition. She was released Monday on a supervised bail […]
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Richard Bennett: Keeping Maine values in Maine elections
All qualified Maine people should have access to run for office. There are two things that I love about Maine. One is the natural beauty of the state and the enthusiasm Maine people have for enjoying it. The other is the robust culture of civic engagement and the willing participation in politics that goes along […]
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Oxford Casino unveils name, logo
OXFORD — The Oxford casino has a logo and a name — The Oxford Casino. Scott Smith, community development director for the casino, said the name was a nod to “the outpouring of support that we’ve enjoyed” from the community. The project has been unofficially known as the “Oxford casino” since before voters approved it […]
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Oxford sets special town meeting warrant
OXFORD — Selectmen on Thursday approved the warrant for a special town meeting Feb. 13 on two tax increment financing districts. The meeting will be preceded by two public hearings. The first of the TIF articles would establish a 502-acre TIF district called the “Route 26 Omnibus Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District.” It […]