Paris keeps Buckfield Road parcel, eyes recreation or conservation use
The Select Board rejected a request to purchase the town‑owned lot and plan to evaluate options for community benefit.
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West Paris Water District sells Pioneer Street lot
The buyers made an offer just one day after the vacant lot off Pioneer Street hit the market.
Oxford Hills students fundraise for Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative
Substance use awareness programs benefit students and local outreach, and help break down the stigma of seeking recovery — and students pay it forward.
Oxford County to raze apartment building for new dispatch and IT center
A proposal to build a public safety building a few years ago was put on hold after costs reached over $30 million.
Oxford car show Aug. 15 to celebrate WWII veteran’s centennial birthday
Don Hancock is a founder of Maine’s Civil Air Patrol, served in two wars and is a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal.
Oxford County to take close look at number of deputies in sheriff’s office
A New Hampshire firm was hired last week to study the county workforce.
Taco Bell coming to South Paris
The fast food restaurant will be built at 179 Main St. on the same footprint previously approved for a Wendy’s.
Oxford Hills selects Portland administrator as assistant superintendent
Amy Marx comes to Maine School Administrative District 17 after having roles in schools in Maine, Massachusetts, Louisiana, India and Thailand.
Paris pet sitter slams door on Nextdoor app scam
An enthusiastic scammer sent checks totaling $8,723 before giving up his attempt to cheat Paris pet sitters.
Summer showers bring double rainbow in Sumner
Two rainbows appeared after a downpour over the weekend.
Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
Claims about street cams in Norway, Paris spark online uproar
Anti-tracking organization DeFlock tags sites in Norway and Paris where there are surveillance cameras, allegedly, but no one has seen them and both police departments deny any connection.
Oxford County looking to curb costs on public information requests
The county spent about $37,000 in 2025 to answer requests under the Freedom of Access Act.
Tee up the rest of summer at western Maine golf courses
Western Maine offers everything from informal par-3 layouts and historic nine-hole clubs to full 18-hole mountain courses.
Oxford Hills school board elects officers, finance committee
Paris Director Troy Ripley and Harrison Director Mark Curran will continue as chair and vice-chair.
Waterford Fair: a world of rural fun
The 3-day fair dates back to 1852. This year it takes place July 17-19.
5-acre brush fire in Otisfield contained after 15 departments respond
Officials said that although the fire was contained Sunday, they were taking preventative measures to ensure it does not reignite.
Teen clothing nonprofit opens new facility in Oxford
The Pink Feather Foundation, which serves at-risk youth in the Oxford Hills and Poland areas, bounced between a half-dozen locations before being gifted a permanent site.
Oily rags the likely cause of fire that destroyed Harrison home
Shortly after 4 p.m., fire crews were called to 25 Ruby Lane, off Chapman Road, for a report that the single-family home was on fire.
Oxford Hills wrestlers have new ‘holl’ to train
Odin’s Holl Wrestling Club in South Paris gives enthusiasts a dedicated space to train and connect in the Viking spirit.
Watershed Festival set for July 11 in Waterford
The Keoka Lake Association is sponsoring Watershed Festival ’26, a celebration of local lakes and watersheds, and stewardship.
Oxford man arrested after motorcyclist dies in crash
A New Gloucester man died early Thursday morning in a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police have charged an Oxford man with manslaughter.
Cooling centers open in Oxford Hills region
Brownfield, Norway, Mechanic Falls, Otisfield and Poland are offering safe cooling sites for people who need to escape extreme heat.
3 injured in domestic dispute involving knife, stolen vehicle in Otisfield
Investigators say a 45-year-old Otisfield man is suspected of assaulting two people before crashing a stolen car and being seriously injured.
Oxford Hills spring athletes, coaches recognized
Fifteen athletes and coaches have been honored on the 2026 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference list.
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