Mt. Vernon – Lewiston Sun Journal

Maranacook community rallies behind dismissed principal

Community members are urging the Regional School Unit 38 board to reinstate a beloved principal after a superintendent’s decision.

James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.

James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.