Posted inLetters, sj-web

Heidrich a top-shelf firefighter

I am writing to send praise to a longtime friend, David Heidrich, whose recent retirement from the Oxford Fire Department brings to a close a 40-year career serving citizens in Oxford and in Woodmere, New York. I had the pleasure of getting sworn into the Woodmere Fire Department with Heidrich back in 1977. He was […]

Posted inBusiness, sj-web

Actnow GC store opens in Oxford

OXFORD — Actnow GC has opened a retail store at 517 Main St. The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s executive director and board members helped Actnow GC owners Ricky and Tammy Beaudet open the doors to their store on Monday, July 31. The store carries plumbing and heating supplies and is open Monday through Friday […]

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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills

Oxford woman sentenced on drug charge

PARIS — An Oxford woman connected to a Harrison teen’s fatal heroin overdose in 2015 has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a scheduled drug and violating conditions of her release. Judge Charles Dow sentenced Deanna Marshall, 59, to 24 hours in jail and a $400 fine Wednesday in Oxford County Superior Court. Marshall was […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Oxford planners, attorneys sorting out pot applications

OXFORD — Attorneys representing the applicant for the town’s third and final medical marijuana permit, the party leasing the property and the town’s attorney are set to face off before the Planning Board at its Aug. 10 meeting. The Planning Board is trying to resolve the ramifications from improperly approving a medical marijuana grow permit in […]

Posted inOxford Hills

What You Need to Know: Oxford Board of Selectmen

Oxford Board of Selectmen Aug. 3, 2017 Oxford Town Office Town Manager What happened: Selectmen Chairman Scott Owens announced the board hired Butch Asselin of Houlton as the permanent town manager. What it means: Asselin will be paid $78,000 a year. Oxford has been without a permanent town manager since Derik Goodine abruptly resigned in […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Oxford selectmen vote to restrict guest access to Pismo Beach

OXFORD — Guests of taxpayers and residents next summer will only be allowed at Pismo Beach if the resident or taxpayer is present. The Oxford Board of Selectmen on July 20 approved the new beach regulation, 3-2, with Selectmen Scott Hunter and Ed Knightly opposing the measure. The town beach and its adjacent boat ramp on […]

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Rescued teen was ledge-jumping

WEST PARIS — The mother of the 15-year-old boy who jumped off Snow Falls into the water below and had to be rescued Wednesday evening said her son is up and walking and in good spirits. Sonya Martin of Oxford confirmed that her son, Kaleb Martin, was the teen who was rescued by members of West […]

Posted inObituaries, sj-web

Sharon E. Seamon

OXFORD — Sharon E. Seamon, 70, of Oxford passed away Friday, July 21, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Mechanic Falls on January 25, 1947, a daughter of Erlon and Theva Fickett Pike and graduated from Oxford High School. Sharon worked 19 years at Robinson Manufacturing in Oxford and 21 […]