OXFORD — After learning that repairing Rabbit Valley Road following last month’s major storm would prohibit Oxford’s Highway Department from completing much other work this summer, selectmen have opted to bump it up on their capital road projects list and rebuild it. Highway Foreman Jim Bennett estimated that his crew could replace at least 10 […]
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Oxford voters pass all Town Meeting articles in 30 minutes
June elections will be held at Oxford Town Office on June 13, instead of the Public Safety Building on Route 26. The office, which is usually closed on election day, will be open for limited business that Tuesday.
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Oxford bridge club sets longest day tourney for June 23
The Oxford Hills Bridge Club is planning its 15th annual Longest Day Tournament to raise money for Alzheimer’s. It is scheduled for Friday, June 23, at the Oxford Rec Center, 221 King St. in Oxford. The club will have two games with a free lunch in between. The first game will begin at 9 a.m. […]
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Three charged after overdose death
OXFORD — In October of 2022, officers from the Oxford Police Department responded to a local residence for a report of a fatal drug overdose. As a result of the drug overdose death, an investigation was initiated, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack. Through diligent investigation, according to Oxford Police Detective Brandon Correia, which […]
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Oxford to ask voters to approve weekend per diem firefighters
Oxford’s annual town meeting will be at Oxford Elementary School on Pleasant Street Saturday morning, at 10 a.m.
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Row between Oxford code officer, planning board chair costs $13,000
Amelia Dow’s planning board application was weaponized in a personal dispute between CEO Kingston Brown and Planning Board Chair Keith Moore.
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Oxford Legion to celebrate Memorial Day May 29
OXFORD — Anderson-Staples American Legion Post No. 112 plans to hold an outdoor Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the 169 King St. post. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside the hall. Refreshments will follow the service. For more information, call Howie Munday at 207-539-2372. Check […]
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Oxford road projects affecting other capital projects
Oxford selectmen unanimously approved school budget warrants for June ballot.
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Lewiston club names bridge winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 9 at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston placed first. Linda Smith of Oxford and Pat Quinn of Otisfield tied for second and third place. The club meets regularly at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. All levels of players are welcome. Some teaching is provided; a partner […]
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Officer tried to de-escalate pursuit before fatal high speed crash, chief says
Nicholas Leibowitz, 30, died Friday night after crashing into a telephone pole in Gray. Police had been following him from Oxford after multiple reports of erratic driving.