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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.
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...
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
Rumford, Maine is one of several places that pride themselves as an important historical site remembering Paul Bunyan and his trusty blue ox. On the banks of the Androscoggin River stands a 20-foot-high statue of lumberjack and legend Paul Bunyan, and Babe the blue ox. The story says that Bunyan was born in Northeast Maine. A baby of size and stature never before seen. He grew and grew. Rather than befriending a dog, he joined up with a massive blue ox.
Softball Recap: Makenzie Eliot can't quite lead Telstar over Spruce Mountain
Telstar lost against Spruce Mountain back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Telstar Rebels lost 13-2 to the Spruce Mountain Phoenix. Telstar has not had much luck with Spruce Mountain recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Judge orders mental evaluation for man accused of evading officers, stealing cruisers in Oxford County
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — A man facing multiple felony charges stemming from an incident Monday that ended in a police shooting and arrest in Oxford County has been ordered by a judge to undergo a mental evaluation. Gary Porter, 37, was not present in person or by videoconference from...
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...
Properties with USPS as tenant offer dependable investment
The buyer of a portfolio of three small properties viewed it as great investment, thanks to having the U.S. Postal Service as a tenant in each. Alexandria Trust LLC bought retail buildings at 744 Main St. in Monmouth, 1 North Main St. in Bryant Pond and 13 Park St. in South Paris from RESAM Properties LLC for $845,000.
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...
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...
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