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Oxford County sheriff's actions under scrutiny as county commissioners ask governor for his removal
AUGUSTA, Maine — Oxford County commissioners are seeking the removal of Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from his position. Prior to making a decision, Gov. Janet Mills ordered a hearing, which was held Monday, to present the facts and allegations against Wainwright. Wainwright, other members of the sheriff's office,...
Body of missing Maine man in murder case found in New Hampshire
The body of a Windham man missing for nearly a year has been found in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, authorities announced Monday. Alex Jackson, 34, went missing in mid-May last year. Joseph Chute, 30, of Leeds, last month was arrested and accused of murdering Jackson. Jackson's body was...
17-year-old fatally stabbed in heart in Berlin, New Hampshire, in 1987; killing unsolved
BERLIN, N.H. — The death of a 17-year-old boy found in Berlin in the 1980s remains unsolved. Raymond Breault lived on Jericho Road in Berlin. Railroad workers found his body at 6:30 a.m. on April 22, 1987. Breault was found on a railroad bed adjacent to Jericho Road, officials...
Illegal marijuana operation discovered in Jay farmhouse, still under investigation
JAY (WGME)-- Another massive marijuana operation has been uncovered, this time at a farmhouse in wester Maine, where police have asked that the location remains unseen while they investigate. The farmhouse is on Route 133 in Jay. Authorities have released a photo taken inside the farmhouse with hundreds of plants...
Parker Gray ’97 Returns as Head Alpine Coach at Gould Academy
Featured Image: The new Head Alpine Coach for Gould Academy, Parker Gray. Credit: Gould Academy. We are thrilled to welcome back Gould alum Parker Gray ’97. He will take on the role of Alpine Head Coach, leading our Alpine staff and coaching the U18 boys. He returns to Gould after his most recent experience with the US Ski Team. Gray worked with the World Cup Tech Team, coaching worldwide and working closely with some of the most successful athletes at the sport’s highest level. Gray was also instrumental in implementing strength and conditioning programs for the US Ski Team’s high-performance department and will bring this wealth of knowledge and expertise to Gould.
Young's Greenhouse celebrates spring with scavenger hunt
PARIS, Maine — Don’t know what to do with all of that spring fever? Well, it’s time to put on your gardening gloves. Young’s Greenhouse held their annual Spring Celebration Saturday to celebrate warmer weather to come and the start of gardening season. Brianna Yates came...
Kyle Busch Entering Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains
Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) announced today they have received an official entry from two-time NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Busch for the All That's Metal Celebration of America 300 scheduled for July 2nd and 3rd. The super-star driver, often referred to as "Rowdy," becomes entry number 41 on the list as excitement continues to build for the first annual $40,000 to win event.
Central Maine law enforcement agencies uncover three more large-scale illegal marijuana grows
Central Maine law enforcement uncovered three more large-scale illegal marijuana grows this week in Franklin and Somerset Counties. They are the latest in a string of similar operations. A team led by the Somerset County Sheriff's department seized more than 1,000 marijuana plants from a residence in the town of...
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