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Published
March 30, 2024

In photos: Youngsters hunt for Easter eggs in Oxford

A thousand Easter eggs were hidden for children to collect, said Oxford Recreation Department Director Kayla Laird.
Published
February 28, 2024

Plan to add housing options for Oxford seniors comes under fire from neighbors

The Caleb Group, a Massachusetts developer specializing in affordable housing, hopes to convert a Thompson lakefront eyesore into a 77-unit apartment complex for older people.
Published
February 17, 2024

A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.
Published
May 1, 2023

Officer tried to de-escalate pursuit before fatal high speed crash, chief says

Nicholas Leibowitz, 30, died Friday night after crashing into a telephone pole in Gray. Police had been following him from Oxford after multiple reports of erratic driving.
Published
April 27, 2023

Polly’s Variety now home to food pantry

The new location will provide cold storage and more efficient drive-through for clients.

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Published
March 21, 2023

Maine lawmakers want federal waiver allowing asylum seekers to work right away

Current federal law requires that they wait 6 months after applying for asylum.
Published
February 1, 2023

Oxford Casino revenues rebound in 2022

After emerging from pandemic closures during 2020, Oxford Casino revenue shares for 2022 show its best performance since opening in 2012.
Published
February 1, 2023

Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes

Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes
Published
November 29, 2022

New teacher training program offers relief from education costs, school staffing shortages

Participants work full time as education technicians, long-term substitutes or emergency/conditionally certified teachers within the program, while taking classes toward their degree.
Published
November 14, 2022

Police still searching for Sabattus man who fled Friday

Maine State Police and other law enforcement agencies are looking for Diego Martinez, 31, after he fled authorities.