OXFORD — Max Creek keyboardist Mark Mercier said he’s excited to return here for this weekend’s Camp Creek festival. The Connecticut-based group, which played in the inaugural Nateva Festival last year, will be back at the Oxford fairgrounds with Nateva promoter Frank Chandler to celebrate its 40th year as a group and to headline its […]
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Questions raised over Oxford, Maine, casino plans
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — When the company that campaigned for a casino in western Maine pitched the idea to voters last year, it said it planned to build a $165 million destination resort with a casino, hotel, restaurants, conference space and a spa. Questions are now being raised about those plans because of referendums on […]
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Camp Creek Fest to feature jam band
OXFORD — Camp Creek Festival officials announced Wednesday that any Maine resident who wants to attend the final day of the three-day event next month will pay $25 at the gate. The music festival, which runs from Aug. 5 through 7 at the Oxford Fairgrounds, features jam all-stars Max Creek and more than 40 bands. […]
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Flags flying high and secure; contributors saluted
NORWAY — The contributions of area residents and legislators to replace three flags stolen from the Veterans Memorial Park last year were recognized Wednesday evening in a ceremony. Colby Davis of Canton, a World War II Air Force veteran and former prisoner of war, accepted thanks from Stone-Smart American Legion Post 82 for his financial […]
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Bridgton man, boy on motorcycle injured in Oxford crash
OXFORD — A Bridgton motorcyclist and his boy passenger were badly injured Monday in a crash on Route 26. According to Officer James Richardson of the Oxford Police Department, Michael Chaine, 39, of Bridgton was riding a 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle south on Route 26 about 1:25 p.m. when it collided with a 2006 Ford Focus […]
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TD Bank 250: Taylor’s hopes lose traction late
OXFORD — Jeff Taylor has endured worse nights in the TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway than Sunday. He has been involved in wrecks and had equipment fail while leading. In the mixed-emotions category, Taylor cashed a check for $24,000 but only walked away with a second-place trophy after chasing Dave Whitlock to the […]