dog Oxford County Democrats elected new officers for 2019. From left, are Don Berry, Sumner, treasurer; Irene Kuchta, Hanover, vice chairman; Jane Chandler, Bryant Pond, secretary; and Colin O’Neill, Oxford, chairman.
Oxford County Democrats
Oxford County Dems to hold summer barbecue
BRYANT POND — The Oxford County Democrats will hold their annual summer barbeque and fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 26. This is an opportunity to meet current and future legislators and county officials, to meet special guests and party leaders and to plan for the upcoming fall elections to elect Democrats to office in Oxford County. […]
Oxford County Democrats announce caucus times, locations
Democrats in Oxford County will caucus Sunday, March 4, to elect town, county and state officials. Attendees will choose delegates to the state convention and town committee members. Doors will open at least 30 minutes prior to start times at the following locations: Andover, Canton, Dixfield, Mexico, Rumford, Peru, Roxbury: 1 p.m. at Mountain Valley […]
Oxford County Democrats choose three candidates for sheriff
Chief Deputy Hart Daley, right, responds to a question Sunday at a caucus of the Oxford County Democrats at First Congregational Church in South Paris. Lt. Mike Ward is seated next to Daley. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) SOUTH PARIS – Oxford County Democrats named three candidates Sunday for Gov. Paul LePage to consider as he decides […]
Oxford County Democratic chair says replacing Wayne Gallant as sheriff may take time
PARIS — The chairman of the Oxford County Democratic Committee said Friday that it will be “difficult” to schedule a caucus to select candidates to replace Sheriff Wayne Gallant before the end of the year. Gallant resigned from his position Wednesday amid accusations of sexual misconduct involving subordinate employees. Chief Deputy Hart Daley has been […]
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Hope Association, Rotarians host breakfast, craft fair
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will host a pancake breakfast and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of the River Valley Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest celebration. Hope Association employee Sally Theriault said the proceeds will be split between the two groups. “The Rotary Club uses their half of the […]
Oxford County Dems to hold caucus to pick candidate
PARIS — The Oxford County Democrats will hold a caucus Sunday to fill the vacancy created by Terry Hayes’ withdrawal from the race for county commissioner in District 3. The caucus will be held at 6 p.m. July 6 at the Democratic Office at 21 Market Square in Paris. State Rep. Hayes, D-Buckfield, was unopposed […]
Oxford County Democrats to host dinner in honor of district representative
DIXFIELD — The Oxford County Democrats are honoring Rep. Sheryl Briggs, D-Mexico, for her years of service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the American Legion Hall in Dixfield, according to a news release by county Chairwoman Cathy Newell. Briggs was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2007, and has served District […]