“The smells, sights, and sounds are long gone,” said Danna Brown Nickerson, “But they live on vividly in my memory. I’m glad I was born a Brown—and able to experience them.”
Oxford Maine
Injured and lost dog Rose home in Oxford after 3-week ordeal
An Oxford man rejoiced over the recovery of one beloved dog while mourning the death of another, weeks after the two were lost in the aftermath of a car accident.
Five to vie for two Oxford select board seats
Selectman Caldwell Jackson, who has served as a selectman for 19 years since 1993, is not running for reelection.
Oxford closes book on property abatement requests
Assessor Colleen Halse told selectmen she expects a much smoother process in the coming fiscal year.
Oxford nixes proposal for full-time fire department
Overall spending will drop almost $344,000 due to cuts in capital purchasing.
Suspect arrested after chase in Oxford County ends in Poland crash
Early reports were that the chase began after a RAM pickup truck had been stolen from a dealership on Main Street in Norway by a man who took the keys and sped away.
Oxford awards propane contract, splits on bids for waste hauling fees
The Select Board also approved $101,850 for sewer department facility maintenance materials.
Oxford Fire Rescue providing kits for those with autism
The items are used as a distraction to help responders tend to immediate needs.
Oxford fire/rescue chief pitches for full-time crew
With a casino, race track and more retail than in neighboring towns, Oxford has the busiest fire rescue department in southern Oxford County.
Oxford’s proposed budget for 2025-26 up 7%, but overall spending set to drop
Adjustments to capital equipment purchases and road maintenance could bring enough savings to allow the Fire & Rescue Department to begin 24-hour EMS staffing.