Houk will report on Norway, Paris, West Paris and county government.
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Photo: One person found dead in Norway crash
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger was transported with serious but not life threatening injuries.
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Limiting exposure to Browntail Moth hairs
STATE — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and Maine Forest Service (MFS) remind Maine residents and visitors to take precautions to reduce exposure to browntail moth caterpillars, as they become more active this spring. Browntail moth caterpillars shed tiny toxic hairs that can cause a skin rash similar to poison […]
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When officers are involved in a shooting, it’s tough all around
If agreements are in place, other agencies such as the state police or surrounding agencies might provide mutual aid to departments with officers on administrative leave.
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Chlorine may be added to West Paris water
Residents have been following a boil water order that began April 18.
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Man charged with Buckfield stabbing
BUCKFIELD — On Monday, April 8, at 9:33 p.m., according to Oxford County Sheriff Chief Deputy James Urquhart, Oxford County Deputies, along with Maine State Police and Oxford Police responded to an address on Sodom Road in Buckfield for a report that an adult male had been stabbed by another male subject following a fight. […]
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Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part II)
July Oxford Hills was rocked by tragedy July 7 when a Norway resident was murdered by their spouse, Oxford public safety responded to multiple fires and a suicide, a person incarcerated at Oxford County Jail died and three people were killed in a two-car accident in South Paris, all within a span of hours. Maine […]
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Maine CDC urges vaccination against Flu, COVID-19, RSV
STATE — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of this season’s holiday gatherings. Vaccination remains the best way for Maine people to protect themselves, their friends, and relatives this holiday season and will help limit […]
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Oxford first responders save kayaker
Firefighters pulled the kayaker out of the water after he tipped his boat.
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Maine CDC encourages continued precautions against tick bites this winter
STATE — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine residents and visitors to remain vigilant against tick bites this winter, as the number of Lyme disease cases continues to rise and ticks remain active above freezing temperatures. The Maine CDC has reported a record number of Lyme disease cases so […]