OXFORD — Two members of the Oxford Fire Department, besides Lt. Mark Blaquiere, were disciplined for their roles in the Nov. 25, 2016, break-in of former Fire Chief Wayne Jones’ office. According to documents obtained Friday, firefighter Kyle Hewey was terminated Jan. 31 after he admitted to interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott on Jan. 23 […]
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Oxford voters cut spending; OK sewer bond payment
OXFORD — Voters at the annual town meeting Saturday sent a loud message to selectmen by reducing the majority of the board’s budget recommendations 2 percent. Some 100 voters and a dozen nonresidents packed the Oxford Elementary School cafeteria to act on the 32-article warrant. Some challenged a $1.27 million payment toward a 20-year bond for […]
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Telstar graduates remember their classmate
BETHEL — It was an emotional night Friday at Telstar Regional High School’s commencement exercises as 41 members of the Class of 2017 received their diplomas. They remembered their friends who weren’t with them on stage, and learned life lessons through books and movies. “Keep your book called ‘Life’ in good condition, because there is […]
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Oxford firefighter fired for break-in
OXFORD — Former Fire Department lieutenant and selectman candidate Mark Blaquiere was fired because surveillance video showed that he and another firefighter broke into the office and packed up the chief’s personal items, according to town documents obtained Friday. Blaquiere has repeatedly denied that he broke into the fire chief’s office last year. Interim Town […]
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Oxford set hearing on sewer connection program
OXFORD — Only 22 customers support the $28.5 million wastewater treatment plant and local officials say they need more customers. To that end, the Board of Selectmen has called a public informational meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, to remind residents and businesses owners about Oxford’s sewer connection incentive program. The meeting will held […]
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Selectmen, school director to be elected in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Voters will elect two selectmen and a school board director during annual elections Tuesday, June 13. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office, 34 Turner St. Del Dunn and Tina Brooks are seeking a three-year term for the seat vacated by outgoing Board of Selectmen Chairman […]
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SAD 17 Voters approve budget
PARIS – Voters approved the proposed School Administrative District 17 budget of $39.69 million at a district meeting Thursday night. It’s 1.73 percent more than last year. For the first time, they voted to allow the district to spend $1.1 million more than required by the Essential Programs and Services funding model. The vote was […]
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Paris candidates share views
PARIS — Incumbents Janet Jamison and Kathy Richardson are facing challenges from political newcomers Gary Vaughn and John Andrews in the June 13 election for two seats on the Board of Selectmen for three years. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fire Station, 137 Western Ave. Each candidate was […]
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Otisfield board approves scholarship funds to 10 Otisfield students
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Wednesday evening to disperse $9,300 from the Otisfield Scholarship Fund among 10 students who submitted applications. Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said 10 of the 29 students from Otisfield who are graduating from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School this year applied to the Otisfield Scholarship Committee. They are […]