OXFORD — A New Jersey man was indicted in Oxford County Superior Court on Oct. 15 on charges of trafficking the drugs LSD and ecstasy at the Nateva Festival. Joseph P. Zappile, 21, of Sussex, N.J., faces two Class B trafficking charges, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines of up […]
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Former Gov. King urges vote against casino
PORTLAND (AP) — Former Gov. Angus King is urging voters to reject an Election Day referendum calling for a casino in western Maine. King, who has long advocated against casinos and slot machines, said casinos “sell dreams, and turn lives into nightmares” by leading to addiction, lost jobs, broken families and even suicide. His comments […]
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Unopposed candidates rule tri-county ballots
LEWISTON — Candidates for county offices, including a 13-way contest for six Charter Commission seats in Androscoggin County, will take up a share of the Nov. 2 ballot. However, for voters in the tri-county area, there will be more unopposed candidates than heated contests. For instance, Androscoggin and Oxford county voters will have only one […]
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Business Showcase features wares, arts, crafts
PARIS — Jesse Hill is hoping for a little — no, a lot — more snow this year. Hill promotes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Bethel and Oxford, locations for Carter’s XC Ski Centers. Hill was one of more than 70 exhibitors at the Business Showcase, sponsored by the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce on […]
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Oxford casino debate draws 300
PARIS — More than 300 people turned out Wednesday night to hear arguments for and against building a casino in Oxford County. After the first hour of the two-hour debate, Peter Eklund said he still supported the effort to bring a four-season, resort-style casino to Western Maine. “It’s not about the casino or the resort […]
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Debate on casino set for Oxford Hills
PARIS — Voters will get another chance to hear the views of those supporting and opposing a proposed casino for Oxford during a debate Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The debate, sponsored by the Advertiser Democrat, a Norway-based weekly newspaper and part of the Sun Media Group, will start at 7 […]
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Grassroots group says anti casino signs ransacked
OXFORD — A local grassroots campaign formed in opposition to the November ballot question asking for a casino in Oxford says its homemade signs have come under increasing attack. Over the weekend two large 4-foot by 8-foot campaign signs were knocked down at locations along Route 26, and organizers say they know it was done […]
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Residents of Route 26 weigh pros and cons of Oxford casino
OXFORD — One of the many signs urging a yes vote on the upcoming ballot question on a casino sits planted in the shoulder along Route 26. Bright blue with white letters in a red box, it urges, “Take Charge Now! — Yes on 1.” Just 100 yards or so away stands the hulking and […]
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Casino debate set for Wednesday in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sides for and against a proposed casino in Oxford County will debate the statewide referendum question this week. The Portland Regional Chamber is sponsoring the debate Wednesday morning in South Portland. The debate will be moderated by Chris Hall of the chamber. In support of the casino will be […]