Closed following last weekend’s vandalism, when bolts and screws were removed from children playground equipment, the latest incident included breaking the gate and lock, breaking another piece of equipment and an attempt to cut the chain on the gate.
Steve Sherlock
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, River Valley
Jay man dies in early-morning ATV crash in Canton
Bradford White, 61, was declared dead at the scene on Tessier Road.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Proposal would merge Lewiston-Auburn 911, Androscoggin County dispatch agencies under county control
Some details still need to be finalized, but if approved by the Androscoggin County Commission, the change could happen as soon as July 1, 2022.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Androscoggin County gets glowing audit report
Commissioners support a resolution offered by Isaiah Lary in support of protesters in Cuba.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Slow pace of audit frustrates Buckfield officials
Three weeks into the new fiscal year, the town still doesn’t have a budget for voters to approve.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Commissioners name Donald Durrah as permanent Oxford County administrator
Donald Durrah, the former director of the Oxford County Regional Communication Center, has served as interim administrator since February.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris closes playground after someone removes bolts, screws from structures
The vandalism at Moore Park will keep the playground closed until replacement parts arrive from the manufacturer.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield schedules public hearing on remote meeting policy
It will be held Tuesday at the town office and via Zoom.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Norway extends town manager’s contract for 18 months
Dennis Lajoie has served since 2017
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
New body scanner keeping drugs, contraband out of Androscoggin County Jail
The device can spot foreign objects under clothing and in body cavities.