‘This type of cold will kill people who are underprepared’: Maine braces for brutal cold

With intense cold and fierce winds on the way, cities and towns were preparing to provide warming options for those in need. Apparent temperatures were expected to drop down to -50 degrees Friday and Saturday.

Mexico man gets 18 months for Rumford bicyclist’s death

Three months before the car Alger Aleck was driving struck and killed Dorothy McKellick in May 2020, Aleck had driven head-on into a utility pole with his 5-year-old son in the car, prosecutors say.

Maine mineral expert Frank Perham of West Paris dies at age 88

The West Paris resident discovered one of the largest deposits of tourmaline in the works in 1972 in Newry.

Photos: Out on the ice

SAD 17 policy committee revisits gender identity policy

SAD 17's policy committee continues its work to draft a student gender identity policy that supports students, involves parents and gives school employees parameters on appropriate responses.

Oxford Casino revenues rebound in 2022

After emerging from pandemic closures during 2020, Oxford Casino revenue shares for 2022 show its best performance since opening in 2012.

Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes

Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes

Driver in 2022 Oxford chase and fiery crash gets new lawyer

Ethan Rioux-Poulios had been in court to face possible revocation of his probation on a manslaughter conviction stemming from a 2019 fatal crash in West Paris.

Firearm rumor briefly locks down Bethel schools

Students at Telstar High School, Middle School and a nearby elementary school were told to stay in place for 19 minutes while Oxford County deputies investigated the threat.

Public shows support for Odd Fellows Hall redevelopment in Norway

One Planning Board member said the lack of much on-site parking is a potential stumbling block.