Oxford Maine
Oxford manager moves to hire fire chief
OXFORD — Interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott told selectmen Thursday night that she is ready to put together a hiring committee for a new fire chief. Acting Fire Chief David Heidrich has indicated he is not interested in the position. He became chief when former Chief Wayne Jones unexpectedly resigned, effective Dec. 31. “I have […]
Keiser Homes creditors wait for bankruptcy resolution
OXFORD — Eight months after Keiser Homes shut down without warning, leaving 120 employees without a job, the company remains in bankruptcy court and many, if not all, creditors remain in limbo. Innovative Building Systems LLC, the parent company of Excel Homes of Maine LLC, filed a voluntary petition for relief in U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]
Airport building needs ‘major rehab’ before re-utilization
OXFORD — County Administrator Scott Cole said significant heating, plumbing and roof problems must be addressed as the county prepares a plan to re-utilize the Oxford County Regional Airport. “The building itself needs major rehabilitation following the Oxford Aviation years,” Cole said last week of the facility that was constructed from 1969-70. Oxford Aviation, founded in […]
Hampton Inn opens across street from Oxford Casino
OXFORD — After ups and downs, lawsuits and setbacks, Oxford’s first hotel is finally open for business. The 93-room, five-floor Hampton Inn at 153 Main St. on Route 26 opened its doors to guests Monday, Dec. 19. According to the central reservation desk, all but 20 of the 93 rooms were booked for Tuesday, Dec. 20. […]
A tale of three towns … at night
Norway, Paris and Oxford. Three different towns, three similar experiences. Riding with the local police agencies is an eye-opening experience. Depending on the time of year, the temperature, the phases of the moon, it can be a very busy night or a very slow one. It can be alcohol heavy or assault focused. Or it […]
Displaced Oxford Meadow residents to return home
OXFORD — Seven months after a fire at the Oxford Meadow senior housing complex killed one resident and critically injured another, dozens of residents are expected to return home in the next few weeks. Christmas wreaths were hung on the front door of Oxford Meadow Apartments last week in anticipation of the homecoming. “We’re very […]
Local contractor countersues Oxford Hampton Inn builder
OXFORD — A local contractor says New York-based Calamar Construction breached the contract he had with the general contractor of the Hampton Inn on Route 26 for framework. Stephen Bourassa of Alexander Construction in Minot says not only did Calamar Construction breach the contract but the company owes him money for the work his company did […]