This country was founded on the principles that the people are in control of the government — of the people, by the people and for the people. Today, the government is so massive it controls every aspect of people’s lives. And the people allowed it. People are no longer in control. Forty-seven percent of the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Amy L. Ferron, 31, of Norway, Oct. 17, theft, Oxford Police Department. * Benjamin J. Humphreys, 18, of Rumford, Oct. 17, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Augustus Buck, 40, of Turner, Oct. 18, domestic assault, Maine State Police.
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Russell family reunion held in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell leading the group in […]
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Oxford selectmen approve changes to Recreation Committee bylaws
OXFORD — Selectmen unanimously approved Thursday night an update to the Recreation Committee’s bylaws, a sticking point that delayed the reappointment of Recreation Committee members in June. The only changes were an addition to address absences and lowering the maximum number of members from 12 to 11. Now, if a committee member misses three consecutive […]
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Fire consumes Oxford garage
OXFORD — A local man lost his auto repair garage at 42 Old County Road to a fire Wednesday night. Fire Chief Scott Hunter said Phil Perkins was in his house next to the garage when he spotted flames coming through the roof at about 7:15 p.m. “He lost everything,” Hunter said. The building was […]
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Police chiefs: Oxford County needs more drug enforcement
PARIS — Local police chiefs asked Oxford County commissioners to help step up drug enforcement Tuesday. At an annual meeting of Oxford County police chiefs with the Oxford County Commission, several spoke about the need for greater drug enforcement. The need is especially urgent in the Oxford Hills region, where a grant that paid for […]
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SAD 17 board OKs middle school study on improving space
OXFORD — SAD 17 directors have agreed to fund a study of the Oxford Hills Middle School to address overcrowding at the aging facility on Pine Street in Paris. Directors OK’d the use of $5,000 from the contingency fund at its meeting Monday night to pay for the feasibility study by Harriman architectural firm in […]
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Oxford Hills School District given money to develop vision
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills School District has received an $8,000 gift to hire a facilitator to help formulate a vision for the district, Superintendent Rick Colpitts said. The gift from Bob and Sandra Bahre of Paris and Alton, N.H., was accepted this week by the Oxford Hills School District board of directors. The facilitator […]
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Ticket auction aids auxiliary BUCKFIELD — A ticket auction will be held at 11 a.m. with drawings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. There will be gift certificates and hundreds of items. Proceeds will benefit the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. St. Catherine’s rummage sale NORWAY — A […]
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Oxford Plains Speedway sold
OXFORD — For only the third time in nearly 50 years, ownership of the region’s largest sports entertainment facility is changing hands. Bill Ryan announced Sunday afternoon that he has entered into an agreement to sell Oxford Plains Speedway to Tom Mayberry of Naples. The deal is expected to be finalized within the next week. […]