BUCKFIELD — Timothy Turner of Buckfield never expected to see his name on the ballot for Oxford County commissioner. A retired Maine State Police trooper, Turner was committed to keeping out of the race until he learned the seat in question specifically oversaw funding and contract negotiations with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. “This is something […]
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Commissioners approve jail fund payment
PARIS — County commissioners approved the release of a payment to the Maine Board of Corrections’ investment fund at its Oct. 15 meeting, but cautioned that further payments will depend on the performance of the state’s jail system. Oxford County pays $187,073 annually to the fund, which goes to offset the additional cost of housing inmates […]
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LePage close to naming education commissioner after Bowen’s resignation
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage may take until the end of this week to appoint an education commissioner to replace Stephen Bowen, who resigned last month to take a job with a national school reform organization, according to LePage spokesman Peter Steele. Bowen concluded his 2.5-year tenure as Maine’s education commissioner last week. “The governor […]
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NYPD commissioner: Stop-frisk ruling will hurt minorities
NEW YORK (AP) — Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly assailed a federal judge’s finding of racial discrimination and demand for changes to his department’s stop and frisk practice, telling a Sunday news show that minority communities will be “the losers” if the ruling isn’t overturned. During interviews on three different shows, Kelly also raised questions about […]
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Fisheries commissioner, Maine lobstermen to meet
AUGUSTA — Maine’s top fisheries official is meeting with lobstermen this month to discuss how the lobster-fishing season is progressing. Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher says he’s holding four open meetings in July to hear from lobstermen, share information and discuss ideas about the future of Maine’s lobster industry. The meetings are scheduled for July […]