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.
Oxford County
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills
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.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Bomb threat clears Oxford County judicial complex
The complex was evacuated Saturday morning and the county jail locked down following a bomb threat made to the county communications center.
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Four-hour standoff ends in Bethel with arrest, assault charges
Bethel resident Lydia Mills, 41, was charged Saturday with two counts of domestic violence assault after a four-hour standoff with Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies. The victim was Mills’ husband, who had minor injuries.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, Uncategorized
New district attorney takes office
Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Season’s first big storm causes car wrecks all over the place; power outages expected
The storm is expected to grind on all weekend, and into Monday in some areas.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
FAME board elects officers for 2022-2023
At their annual meeting on Nov. 17, members of the Finance Authority of Maine elected new officers for 2022-2023. This year’s officers, whose terms will run from November 2022 through November 2023, are: Chair: Richard L. Trafton, a resident of Brunswick, is a partner with the law firm of Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette in […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 18, 2022
• Dylan C. Millett, 25, of 33 Staples Ave., Oxford, on charges of night hunting and loaded firearm or crossbow in motor vehicle, 3:14 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, on East Oxford Road, by Maine State Police. • Dominick A. Rivera, 32, of 209 Waldo St., Rumford, on a charge of probation revocation, 8:02 p.m. Monday, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Suspended Rumford lawyer appeals to state’s highest court
Seth Carey, a one-time candidate for district attorney, is seeking reinstatement of law license.