REGION — Lisa Keim, former Republican senator from Dixfield, won the District 2 seat on the Oxford County Commission on Tuesday and Howard “Sawin” Millett Jr., former House District 81 representative, won the District 1 seat. With all District 2 town reporting unofficial counts Wednesday morning, Keim garnered 6,374 votes to challenger John “Johnny” Walker […]
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Oxford County honors retirees with 70 years of combined experience
Commissioners also approved the purchase of a billing software and the hiring of a part-time clerk to handle payroll while Oxford County Finance Director Lindsay Kay focuses on finishing filing required paperwork dealing with American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Oxford County Commission approves dispatch communications upgrade
County commissioners also hired a new temporary part-time dispatcher and adjusted incentives for the assistant director of the Oxford County Regional Communications Center.
Oxford County first responders express concern over dispatch delays
County Administrator Zane Loper and Communications Director Geffrey Inman acknowledged the low staffing issue at Oxford County Regional Communications and noted they are actively trying to recruit people.
Oxford County Commissioners hear body scanner presentation
The commissioners are considering using a congressional grant to purchase the body scanner.
Oxford County Sheriff’s Office patrolling Mexico; 3 deputies hired
Commissioners approve hiring former Paris police Chief Michael Dailey as a deputy.
Oxford commissioners hire new county administrator
Waldo County Sheriff Office’s Detective and former Oxford County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Zane Loper is returning to his roots in Oxford County, this time as an administrator.
Oxford County commissioners deny Sheriff Wainwright’s request to pay legal fees
Commissioners denied Wainwright’s request, finding that hiring an attorney to defend himself against commissioners’ complaint was for “Sheriff Wainwright’s personal benefit and in that capacity solely.”
Advisory conclusion on Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The following is the text of the advisory conclusions of retired Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald G. Alexander, who was asked by Gov. Janet Mills to preside over a hearing on the request by Oxford County commissioners to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from office. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics within the Standard […]
Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.