Players gambled $1.2 billion on slot machines at Maine’s two casinos last year, according to a Maine Gambling Control Board annual report. At Oxford Casino in Oxford, the house earned $68.7 million and at Hollywood Casino in Bangor, $41.6 million in 2017. Both casinos appeared to have entered 2018 with different strategies: Oxford added 97 […]
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Oxford police chief resigns in wake of wife's death
OXFORD — Police Chief Jon Tibbetts has resigned from the Oxford Police Department, effective immediately, according to an announcement Thursday by Town Manager Butch Asselin. In a telephone interview Thursday evening, Tibbetts said the death of his wife, Karen, last November has taken a toll on him. “It’s personal,” he said of his decision to leave after nearly 12 years at the […]
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New Ventures offering budgeting, self-confidence workshops
OXFORD — New Ventures Maine has been offering free workshops and one-on-one coaching for over 30 years throughout the state. Providing free training and education in the areas of business start-up, financial planning, career building and community leadership, New Ventures has announced workshops for April. “Building Confidence” is a three-week class that gives participants the […]
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Oxford woman charged in confrontation over Facebook post
NORWAY — An Oxford woman charged Tuesday with breaking into a woman’s home to confront her about a Facebook post was released from jail Wednesday, according to authorities. Sarah Green, 33, was arrested at her home at 11 Country Lane in Oxford on charges of Class B burglary and Class C aggravated criminal trespassing, and taken to the […]
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Military Note: Bickford graduates from basic
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Samantha M. Bickford graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]
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Oxford approves county assessment
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen approved a $417,936 county assessment as its portion of the 2018 county tax at its March 15 board meeting. The amount is just under a 19 percent increase, said Town Manager Butch Asseslin. Last month, the Oxford County commissioners voted to set the 2018 county tax commitment at $6.98 […]
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Oxford selectmen meeting: What you need to know
Oxford Board of Selectmen March 15, 2018 School budget What happened: SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts outlined the school budget process and provided information on preparations for the 2018-19 spending plan. What it means: Colpitts said the process begins with an audit to determine how much to carry over into the next year. In October, […]
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Drivers charged in Oxford crash
Two pickup trucks collided Monday night on Route 26 near Reid’s Service Center in Oxford. Both drivers were charged, Oxford police Sgt. Rickie Jack said. (Chuck Blaquiere/Photo) OXFORD — Two drivers were issued summonses Monday, after their pickup trucks collided on Route 26 near Reid’s Service & Sales, Oxford police Sgt. Rickie Jack said. Ryan […]
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Heartsaver CPR, first aid class in Oxford
OXFORD — There will be a Heartsaver CPR and first aid class at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Oxford Public Safety Building, 701 Main St. Participants will learn basic first aid, adult, child and infant CPR and the use of an AED. On successful completion of the one-day class they will received a […]
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Oxford selectmen: What you need to know
Oxford Board of Selectmen March 1, 2018 Oxford Town Office What happened: Brent Bridges, senior vice president of Woodard & Curran engineering firm in Portland, updated selectmen on installing sewer lines in the center of town to connect with the wastewater treatment plant in Welchville village this year. What it means: Bridges said the plan is […]