PARIS — Oxford County has received nearly $40,000 for the Oxford Casino’s first three weeks of operation and is anticipating about $500,000 in the first year, but county taxpayers might not see that translate into relief on their tax bills. As the money from casino revenues poured in, the county learned it might not be […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Marc A. Chartier Jr., 35, of Mexico, July 16, failure to appear, Mexico Police Department. * Jonathan E. Dubey, 43, of Pittsburg, N.H., July 17, possession of scheduled drug and probation violation, Rumford Police Department. * Glenn E. Farrar, 52, of Paris, July 17, […]
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Agriculture & Conservation Day at World’s Fair on July 20
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 20, children will get an opportunity to go through an amazing array of learning stations, mostly hands-on, including aquatics, beekeeping, forestry, animal husbandry, soils, minerals and a petting zoo. This year emphasis will be placed on learning about forestry. This is a wonderful opportunity for children […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * William J. Adams, 21, of Hartford, July 6, operating under the influence, Maine State Police. * Thomas D. Beaulier, 32, of West Paris, July 6, operating under the influence, Maine State Police. * Jacob A. Berry, 19, of Norway, July 6, domestic assault, Rumford […]
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Two arrested in connection to Canton Big Apple robbery
JAY – Two local men are each being held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 surety at Oxford County Jail in South Paris in connection to the May 20 robbery of the Big Apple Store on Route 140 in Canton. Edward Barbioni Jr., 29, and Alexander Ryerson, 19, both of Jay, were each arrested Saturday […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Candy S. Burrill, 47, of Peru, May 18, domestic violence assault, assault and disorderly conduct, Rumford Police Department. * David W. Chafin II, 30, of Morgantown, N.C., May 18, disorderly conduct, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Eric S. Storey, 47, of Greenwood, May 18, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Wayne C. Lane, 53, of Rumford, May 7, domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime, $1,000 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. * Michael P. Higgins, 29, of Oxford, May 8, violation of bail condition and receiving stolen property, Oxford Police […]
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Drug crisis may require tough choices
Maine is in the midst of an opioid explosion and our region is being rocked the hardest. As the Sun Journal reported Sunday, oxycodone sales in Oxford and Androscoggin counties were up four-fold between 2000 and 2010, the highest rate of increase among 11 zones in Maine, with retail sales going from 11,085 grams in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Timothy R. Hatstat, 26, of Norway, April 17, failure to appear for violation of protective order, $120 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Susan W. Edgerton, 33, of Lovell, April 18, failure to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and obstructing […]
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Oxford County Special Olympics holds winter games
Eight speed skaters competed at Bridgton Academy Ice Area. Wyatt Andersen was chosen for the 2012 outstanding skater award. Thanks to Jeffery Dobson as the venue leader, he offered 100m, 300m and 800m races. The cross-country skiing venue challenged 17 skiers as Ray Broomhall offered 100m, 500m and 1K races. James Littlefield won the Ray […]