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Gorham police search for missing teen last seen on RT. 202
GORHAM — On May 12, at around 9 a.m., the Gorham Police Department received a report of a missing teenager, Peter Stuart, who was last observed the previous day at approximately 2 p.m. walking on RT. 202. Sgt. Kaitlyn Crawford, the officer in charge of the case, stated that...
Gov. Mills decides not to remove Oxford County sheriff accused of misconduct
Gov. Janet Mills on Monday announced that she would not remove the Oxford County sheriff from office, concurring with an advisory opinion from a retired judge. The decision comes after the Oxford County Commissioners in February filed a complaint against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright and asked Mills to remove him from office. The complaint revolved around […] The post Gov. Mills decides not to remove Oxford County sheriff accused of misconduct appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
‘Unprepared’ Boston-area hikers rescued from notoriously challenging N.H. trail
The group, which included young teens, called for help as they tried to descend one of New Hampshire's most difficult trails Saturday night. Conservation officers rescued a group of “unprepared” hikers, which included multiple teenagers, late Saturday night in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire...
Mt. Washington Auto Road opens daily for 163rd season
GORHAM, N.H. — The Mt. Washington Auto Road opened for daily operations on Saturday, two weeks ahead of schedule. It is the 163rd season for the auto road, which first opened in 1861. Saturday's opening for daily operations is two weeks early, as clearing by the road crew and less extreme weather conditions over the winter allowed for daily operations to start, the auto road said.
Police departments work to cover territory in Oxford County after 12 officers placed on administrative leave
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Jeffrey Campbell was fortunate Norway's police department and town office is in the same building. He's the interim town manager, which carries even more responsibilities below it like road commissioner, in addition to being police chief. "It's presented some different challenges, but it's a lot...
First court appearance for Paris shooting suspect delayed after judge decides he can’t engage with court
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The man facing more than a half-dozen charges after police in Paris say he shot at law enforcement and stole two police vehicles on Monday was supposed to face a judge on Wednesday. That incident earlier this week closed part of Route 117 in Paris. On...
Residents in Oxford County town revolt after learning tax bills could triple
PERU, Maine — Residents in the Oxford County town of Peru are fighting back after learning their tax bills were about to triple or even quadruple. Now, pushback has resulted in a change of plans. There has not been an official property tax revaluation in the town for 24...
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