Oxford Maine
Oxford rec committee discusses bylaws changes; Smith resigns
OXFORD — The town Recreation Committee discussed proposed changes to the bylaws at a special workshop Thursday with the Board of Selectmen. The committee is down to four members. Chairwoman Pam Lovely said Gary Smith recently resigned. Smith’s term had ended and he was up for reappointment. He had filed papers for reappointment, but at […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chris A. Barnard, 62, of Norway, Aug. 9, disorderly conduct and failure to submit to arrest or detention, Norway Police Department. * Laurie A. Jones, 48, of Norway, Aug. 9, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, Norway Police Department. * Joshua P. Robbins, 22, of […]
Thompson Lake water level meeting set for Aug. 30
OXFORD — A public hearing on changing the water level of Thompson Lake is set for Aug. 30. Members of the Thompson Lake Dam Advisory Committee, who represent Casco, Oxford, Poland and Otisfield, voted on the date Tuesday. Aug. 30 is the last Thursday before Labor Day weekend. It could be the best shot at getting […]
Auburn school administrator won’t be charged in casino argument
PARIS — A charge against Auburn Adult Education Director William Luce has been dismissed after his July 5 arrest for disorderly conduct at the Oxford Casino. Seamus Walsh, who was arrested in the same incident, won’t be charged, either. The Oxford County District Attorney’s office has declined to charge the two men, according to Suzanna […]
School supply collection is under way for SAD 17
OXFORD — For the 15th year, the Hannaford store is providing a box where shoppers may drop off donated school supplies for local children. The annual program, held in memory of Alice Cornwall, is under way. Alice Cornwall originally launched the program after she heard that some children in the area could not afford to […]
Pond association receives LakeSmart gold award
OXFORD — Green and Mirror Ponds Association has received a Gold Category Award from Maine’s LakeSmart Program. Bill Laflamme, communications and outreach, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, presented the award to President Terri Coolidge Marin, for recognition that Green Pond reached 15 percent or more LakeSmart properties. The association joined the LakeSmart Program in 2010 […]
Police log
Charges Lewiston * Wayne Dohms, 41, of Charlestown, N.H., warrants, 11:41 p.m. Tuesday, at Lewiston Police Department. * Zachary Adams, 32, of 72 Carrier Court, Auburn, warrants, 12:16 a.m. Wednesday, on Harvest Lane, Lewiston. * Forest Farnum, 25, of 1153 Main St., Lewiston, criminal trespassing, 8:42 a.m. Wednesday on Nichols Street, Lewiston. * Judilyne Farose, […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates volunteers
LEWISTON — Raising nearly $101,000 at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Androscoggin and Oxford Counties Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, it was a no-brainer that there were numerous people for the Community Concepts Big Brothers Big Sisters program to thank. On June 8, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members hosted a Volunteer Appreciation […]