PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]
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Norway girl with throat condition making progress
NORWAY — A young girl with a life-threatening medical condition may be home in early January after spending the past several months in a Philadelphia hospital. Faith Waterman, a first-grade student at Rowe Elementary School, has an extremely rare disorder called congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, which means her airway from the nose to bronchi […]
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Oxford Fair president seeks public’s input
OXFORD — The president of the Oxford County Agricultural Society announces a public meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, to discuss what people want to see at the annual Oxford Fair. “We’re going to ask the public for suggestions this year,” said newly elected President Jackie Young of Paris. She took over after longtime […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Richard Roger Bingelis, 42, of 181 Webster St., domestic violence terrorizing and possession of marijuana, 7:08 p.m. Wednesday at that address. * Robert Emile Goyette, 52, of 135.5 Bartlett St., warrant charging failure to appear on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7 p.m. Wednesday at that address. * Christopher Merritt George, […]
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Oxford County 4-H holds achievement night
OXFORD — Oxford County Leader’s Association held their 4-H Achievement Night on Nov. 18 at the Oxford Recreation Hall. After a supper, provided by the Leader’s Association, members were awarded 4-H project pins and certificates. Outstanding 4-H volunteers Comfort Curran and Christine Abbott and 4-H members Emily Wardwell and Gemma Young were recognized and presented […]
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Penalty for Oxford fairgrounds damage unresolved
OXFORD — A disagreement over the amount of financial penalty for violations at the Oxford Fairgrounds last year is apparently delaying signing a final agreement between the Oxford County Agricultural Society and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. “I know it seems like a conclusion has been a long time coming and, while the department […]
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Conservation District holding photo contest
OXFORD — The Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for a photo to grace the cover of this year’s annual report. The photo must fall under the category of conservations, but may be any one of the following: agriculture, forestry, soil and water. One winner will be selected. First prize will be […]
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D. Norma Twitchell
SOUTH PARIS — D. Norma Twitchell, 94, of Oxford, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Market Square Health Care Center. She was born in Vinalhaven, Oct. 1, 1917, the daughter of Chaney and Julia (Burdeen) Gray. She was educated in Vinalhaven schools. She graduated from high school in 1936, Farmington three-year Normal School in 1939, and […]
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Massive project has given Maine’s economy a boost
Maine has benefited handsomely over the past three years by a little known economic stimulus program that involves private rather than public money. The $1.4 billion Maine Power Reliability Program is one of the largest construction projects in the state’s history, and it will continue boosting Maine’s economy through 2015. A big part of that […]
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Oxford Hills superintendent gets contract extension
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to extend Superintendent Rick Colpitts’ contract another year, to 2015. “We feel we’re very lucky to have Rick as our superintendent,” Chairman Ron Kugell said after a 25-minute executive session to discuss the evaluation. The board’s vote does not affect his current […]