PARIS — Wednesday’s storm sent vehicles sliding off roads across Oxford County. In Paris, a Coca-Cola tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 119 near the Hebron town line at around 11 a.m. The road was closed and traffic was diverted for about four hours until the truck could be moved. According to Lt. Michael Dailey of the […]
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Snow shortage, thaw closes Nordic centers
NEWRY — Wednesday’s snowstorm isn’t expected to drop more than 6 inches across western Maine. But that may be enough to reopen Nordic ski centers in Newry, Bethel and Oxford that closed this month due to a snow shortage and warm temperatures. “There are a bunch of different reports being forecast, but our weather contacts […]
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Oxford selectmen OK grant application, code enforcement training
OXFORD — Selectmen approved a motion to expand the code enforcement officer’s duties and motions to have the town manager pursue tax increment financing and a grant for town projects. The meeting took place at Oxford Elementary School after Thursday’s special town meeting. Town Manager Michael Chammings told selectmen that construction in Oxford would soon […]
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Oxford passes mass gathering, pot dispensary, zoning rules
OXFORD — Voters approved changes to the town’s mass-gathering and zoning ordinances, including adding provisions for medical marijuana facilities. Both votes passed with large majorities. About 70 voters were in attendance. The meeting wrapped up in about 20 minutes. Peter Martin and Scott Smith of casino developers Black Bear Entertainment were in attendance, as the […]
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Nateva organizers announce festival dates
OXFORD — Those hoping to attend the 2011 Nateva Festival now have a date to mark on the calendar. According to an e-mail sent to last year’s festival attendees, the second Nateva Festival will take place on August 4-7 in Oxford. Tickets for three and four-day passes will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 4 at […]
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Smith point man for Black Bear
OXFORD — Black Bear Entertainment, LLC announced it has hired Scott Smith as community development director. “Scott will be the resort’s point man on the ground in Oxford County, the direct liaison with the community,” said Mark Robinson, a spokesman for Black Bear Entertainment. “As the permitting and construction processes move forward, Scott will become […]
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Black Bear unveils new website, reassures job seekers
The owners of a voter-approved resort casino in Oxford rolled out a new website Monday, assuring people they intend to stick to their campaign promises and bring jobs to Maine. A narrated video on the site MaineCasino.com thanks supporters, outlines plans for construction and projects the casino will be open in late 2011. “In every […]
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Jobs focus of Oxford casino press conference Friday
OXFORD — Jobs — how soon, how many and who will get them — dominated the conversation during a press conference Friday morning as owners of Black Bear Entertainment detailed their plans to build a $165 million resort casino on Route 26. “I’m not just in it for the money,” said Bob Bahre of Alton, […]
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Jobs focus of Oxford casino press conference Friday
OXFORD — Jobs — how soon, how many and who will get them — dominated the conversation during an hourlong press conference Friday morning as the owners of Black Bear Entertainment detailed further their plans to build a $165 million resort and casino on Route 26. “I’m not just in it for the money,” said […]