Buckfield elects 4 new members to its 5-person Select Board

The newly elected town officials include the husband and wife team of Michael and Janet Iverson.

Local election results for June 8, 2021

The results from towns in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

Oxford Hills voters show strong support for SAD 17 school budget

Paris, Harrison, Oxford and Norway residents fill municipal positions and pass budgets for fiscal year 2021-22.

Russell Newcomb wins 8th term on Norway Select Board

Two of the town's four seats on the SAD 17 board of directors were also decided and town residents overwhelmingly favored both the school and adult education budgets.

Walter Perry defeats two-term incumbent Rusty Brackett in Paris Select Board race

The science teacher and coach defeated two-term incumbent and Select Board Chairman Rusty Brackett in Tuesday's election for a seat on the Paris Select Board.

Accountant to visit Buckfield next week to help sort town’s budget mess

Interim Town Manager Brad Plante informed the Select Board that he's brought in a CPA to review accounts next week in order to get the town's finances in order.

Oxford County arrest log: June 7, 2021

Heat prompts early release of Oxford Hills schools

Schools without air conditioning will close at noon Tuesday also.

Area schools boost summer learning programs

Many schools are revving up summer offerings with targeted tutoring, extra support in various subjects, classes to prevent students from repeating grades and socialization activities after 'a strange year' with COVID-19.

Oxford voters reject plan to lease town office space, but OK selling town office building

All budget articles passed unanimously. The town budget for 2021-2022 will drop by $420,372 from the current budget.