OXFORD — The general contractor for the $15 million Hampton Inn on Route 26 has been hit with two more liens, which total close to $200,000. Eastern Excavation of Westbrook has filed a lien against Calamar Construction Management for $190,508 for labor, services, materials and equipment furnished on or about Dec. 7, 2016, days before […]
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Oxford Hills sample favorite local pizzas
Ian Bosse, 11, Kayden Dancsak, 9, and Nathan Bosse, 8, attend the Oxford Hills 10th annual Pizza Challenge in Oxford on March 11. OXFORD — The Oxford Hills 10th annual Pizza Challenge March 11 at the Oxford Recreation Center brought 15 entries from local businesses, including three first-timers. The Recreation Department hosted the challenge at the […]
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$2.4 million from Oxford Casino … where does it go?
A $25 million hotel is being added to Oxford Casino on Route 26 in Oxford. PARIS — The town of Oxford and Oxford County received a combined $2.4 million in net revenues from the Oxford Casino in 2016, according to figures released recently by the Maine Gambling Control Board. According to the board, the town of […]
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$2.4M from casino … where does it go?
PARIS — The town of Oxford and Oxford County received a combined $2.4 million in net revenues from the Oxford Casino in 2016, according to figures released recently by the Maine Gambling Control Board. According to the board, the town of Oxford received $1,297,129 in slot revenues and $312,757 in table revenues. Oxford County received $648,564 […]
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Report of Oxford child in cold apparently unfounded
OXFORD — Local police, with the help of a tracking dog, spent hours Wednesday night searching for a child reported to be wrapped in a blanket walking outside in the cold. “They tracked, and found nothing,” Lt. Mike Ward said Thursday morning. “We have checked with the school and all the children were accounted for. We […]
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Fire razes Gary Street home in Oxford
Firefighters battle flames engulfing a home at 40 Gary St. in the Oxford Pines Regency Mobile Home Park in Oxford early Thursday morning. Two of the three people who escaped the home were taken to a hospital with injuries, Deputy Fire Chief Paul Hewey said. OXFORD — A fire that destroyed a mobile home early […]
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Oxford selectmen: What you need to know
Oxford Board of Selectmen March 16, 2017 Oxford Town Hall Building Code Ordinance What happened: Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey-Whitman told selectmen she has been unable to locate evidence that the Building Code enacted in 1958 was ever updated. What it means: As of Dec. 1, 2010, the state of Maine mandated all towns with […]
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Longaberger bingo for pets NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care will host Longaberger bingo Sunday, March 26, at the Norway Legion Hall. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will start at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 16 games. There will also be coverall games, raffles and a 50/50. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit Responsible Pet Care. FMI, tickets: […]
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Oxford board adopts policy on public comment at meetings
OXFORD — It took some fine-tuning, but the selectmen’s new Rules of Procedures ensures the public will have an opportunity to comment at board meetings. There is no statutory requirement in Maine that the public be permitted to speak at public meetings. The Oxford board’s rules are intended to ensure an efficient and smooth-running meeting. […]
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Lewiston man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, sentenced to 180 days
PARIS — A Lewiston man was sentenced Friday morning in Oxford County Superior Court to 180 days to the Department of Corrections on a charge of unlawful trafficking in cocaine. Willis Joseph, 29, of 88 Bartlett St., pleaded guilty to the charge. As part of the plea agreement, Assistant Attorney General David Fisher told Active-Retired […]