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Governor to decide whether to remove Oxford County sheriff
AUGUSTA, Maine — The hearing to help decide whether Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright will stay in office finished Wednesday. Governor Janet Mills is the only person who can remove an acting sheriff from their position and will ultimately decide Wainwright's fate. The county commissioners sent the governor a...
Hearing underway concerning Oxford County sheriff's misconduct allegations
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The hearing to consider the removal of the Oxford County’s sheriff is happening in Augusta. on Monday. In February, the Oxford County Commission submitted a complaint to Gov. Janet Mills, asking that Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright be removed from office. In a 9-page complaint, commissioners cited unethical behavior and other violations.
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