OXFORD — Anti-casino groups unveiled a fresh argument against the proposed Oxford County casino Thursday. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Health Economics, casinos in rural counties bring a 9.2 percent increase in drunken-driving fatalities. It’s the first study to examine the relationship between drunken-driving fatalities and casinos. “It’s entirely appropriate […]
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Western Maine needs the jobs a casino can create
For a decade, gambling opponents have used various arguments to talk Mainers out of a casino. And, with each passing year, the arguments have rung more and more hollow. Gambling is no way to build an economy, they have said. Well, try telling that to the Bangor City Council, which has reaped millions of dollars […]
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Retired educators to meet
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired will meet Friday, Oct. 15, at the South Paris First Congregational Church, East Main Street. A social will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. The program, at 12:45 p.m., will be a meet and greet with local […]
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Cooperative extension to hold annual meeting
SOUTH PARIS — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County Extension Association will host its annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the First Congregational Church. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and will include shepherds pie, meat or vegetarian, with ingredients fresh from local growers. Apple crisp […]
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Historial society acquires ‘schoolgirl’ map
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society is currently engaged in an effort to survey and evaluate its extensive museum, library and archival collections. To allow the time necessary to carry out the work, and recognizing the need for additional storage space for the society’s holdings, a temporary moratorium on new gifts — with allowance for […]
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Oxford County EMA guide
Index Oxford County Emergency Management Agency Oxford County Regional Communications Center Oxford County Sheriff Department Oxford County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Flooding and Flash Floods PLANNING AHEAD Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Tornadoes Winter Weather Preparedness ARE YOU READY? PLAN TOGETHER FOR AN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN BUILD A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT FOR YOUR HOME PET SUPPLY […]
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Police called to Sweden standoff
SWEDEN — Police were called to a home in Sweden late Wednesday night after a man threatening suicide also threatened police if they came onto his property. Oxford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Holland said the man, whom he declined to identify because of an ongoing investigation, called Togus veterans hospital in Augusta because he was […]
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Choosing the treasurer
I can think of no good reason why voters in Oxford County would choose to allow the county commissioners to appoint the county treasurer, since it has been an elected position in the past. It appears that the commissioners — with the exception of one — would like to gain control of the function of […]
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Reminder issued on smoke-free dining outside in Maine
Maine’s law banning smoking on outdoor restaurant patios went into effect last September, but supporters are reminding Mainers about it now that the measure is heading into its first full summer season. Chris Davis, the Oxford County district tobacco coordinator for Healthy Maine Partnerships, said she wants to let people know they have a right […]
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Trout available in fall
PARIS — Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a new opportunity to purchase trout in the fall. The orders must be received by 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The pick-up date will be on Oct. 1. Those wishing to order may choose from rainbow or brook trout, which are available in size […]