OXFORD — Three candidates for a seat on the Board of Selectmen will meet in a forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Oxford Recreation Center, 223 King St. Mark Blaquiere, Dana Dillingham and Ernest “Ed” Knightly are vying for the seat being vacated by Roger Jackson. Blaquiere, is a captain and per […]
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Oxford names new fire chief
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday approved Gary Sacco of Auburn as the new fire chief. Sacco retired from the New Gloucester Fire Department in October 2015 after serving 12 years. He supervised 45 fire/rescue personnel and auxiliary personnel, including training, field operations, public education and community services. He was also responsible for […]
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11th lien filed against Hampton Inn i Oxford
OXFORD — Once again the Hampton Inn is facing a lien. Electrical Maintenance & Installation Inc. of Portland has placed a lien of $75,434 against the Hampton Inn Oxford, GIRI Oxford I LLC , Calamar Construction Management and Kennebunk Savings Bank. The money is for labor, services, materials and equipment furnished at the site on or […]
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Town selectboard candidates roundup
Several towns in and around Oxford Hills will hold elections for selectmen, school directors and other offices June 13, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buckfield There are two candidates for a three-year term for selectman and assessor in Buckfield. Del Dunn and Tina Brooks are vying for the seat held by […]
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Coastline Homes named Business of Month
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will make a charitable donation on behalf of the Business of the Month, Coastline Homes of Oxford, to the Feeding Oxford Hills initiative or Rightstart’s Christmas for Kids and Teens programs. The April donation of $250 will be given to the Oxford Hills food pantry. Taking part in the […]
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Arson suspect arrested in Oxford Meadows fire
OXFORD — Fire marshals have charged a suspect in the fire this week at the Oxford Meadows apartment complex. Timothy C. Williams Jr., 29, was arrested by investigators Thursday evening, charged with arson and taken to the Oxford County Jail, according to a statement by Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. According to WGME, resident […]
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Oxford selectmen: What you need to know
Oxford Board of Selectmen May 18, 2017 Town Manager opening What happened: Interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott told the Board of Selectmen that advertisements for the town manager position will be placed in publications beginning Friday, May 19. What it means: The position has been vacant since November 2016 when selectmen voted unanimously to accept […]
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84-year-old Oxford driver rear-ended, takes out his own deck, strikes own house
OXFORD — An 84-year-old man turning into his driveway Sunday afternoon was struck from behind by a truck and careened into his own house, according to police. “The Jeep was turning into its driveway and got rear-ended, which caused it to shoot off into the house and then into the deck,” Oxford police officer Zachary […]
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What you need to know
Oxford Planning Board Thursday, May 11, Town Office Oxford mill revitalization What happened: The board reviewed and signed an updated plan for Oxford Mill Revitalization, the former Robinson Manufacturing Co. woolen mill on King Street. What it means: The plan on record for one of two houses on the mill property that is being sold […]
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Uptown Cruizahs to roll
Uptown Cruizahs Car Club will hold the first cruise night of the season from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, leaving from Tractor Supply, Route 26, in Oxford. Cruise nights will be held weekly on Mondays, weather permitting. Red Wing will perform. Proceeds from these cruise nights and the club’s show on Aug. 6 tbenefit […]