Oxford County Commission

• Published

  April 24, 2024
  

  Oxford County sheriff’s fate in Gov. Mills’ hands after 3 commissioners called for his removal

  If Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is removed, the governor will appoint an interim sheriff to serve until the next scheduled election.

• Published

  January 31, 2024
  

  Oxford County commissioners to ask governor to remove Sheriff Wainwright

  The commission has no authority to suspend or fire Wainwright, who was first elected sheriff in 2018. Maine statute dictates that only the governor has that power.