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Published
March 26, 2022

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.
Published
February 17, 2022

Portland man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen van through Oxford

Police use spike mats Thursday morning to stop the vehicle, which they tracked via GPS, on Route 26 in Poland.
Published
February 1, 2022

Police searching for missing Oxford man

John Gleason, 56, was last seen Jan. 24.
Published
December 16, 2021

Isaiah Lary resigns as Androscoggin County commissioner

In a letter, the anti-mask proponent from Wales said commissioners violated the “Constitution, charter and bylaws” and “supported state tyranny.”
Published
November 26, 2021

Buckfield makes $3.60 error in property tax rate calculation

The Board of Assessors will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to set the correct rate to $22.40, which is a $0.60 increase over last year’s rate.
Published
November 12, 2021

Fire severely damages Woodstock house

Three people escaped unharmed from their Cushman Hill Road home.
Published
November 10, 2021

Chairman: Elimination of per diems for firefighters may have contributed to Paris boy’s death

Christopher Summers said the lack of trained personnel prevented firefighters from doing a proper search last week when a 5-year-old boy died in a fire half a mile from the fire station
Published
November 3, 2021

Community helps family of 5-year-old boy who died in Paris house fire

More than $16,000 raised to help the family of eight.
Published
October 7, 2021

Androscoggin County sheriff seeks higher wages to prevent staff from leaving for higher-paid jobs

Eric Samson said departments in surrounding communities are paying more money.
Published
August 13, 2021

‘Full speed ahead’ for Maine Bicentennial Parade in Auburn and Lewiston

Originally scheduled for last year but postponed due to the pandemic, the parade will include more than 100 units and a military flyover by the Maine Air National Guard when it is held next weekend.