Daddy O’s Diner preparing to open new location in Mechanic Falls

$16.9 million in construction permits approved in Auburn; New brewery and taproom coming to Turner; Aroma Joe's opens new Turner location.

Oxford commissioners hold another closed-door session about sheriff

The three commissioners, county officials and their attorney all declined to address the issue following Tuesday's special meeting.

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 21, 2022

Norway man charged with murder of estranged wife

A grand jury indicts Andrew J. St. George for killing Barbara St. George July 7.

Oxford property owners question reassessed values

Property tax assessments have doubled, tripled or more for Oxford residents following a recent property revaluation being conducted by KRT Appraisal.

Mills seeks $9 million in disaster aid for Franklin and Oxford counties

Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to declare separate rainstorms on June 26 in Oxford County and June 29 in Franklin County major disasters so the state can receive federal funding to pay for more than $9 million in repairs to roads, bridges and culverts.

Oxford County commissioners to continue discussing sheriff’s future

A two-hour executive session with their attorney Tuesday failed to resolve lingering questions surrounding Christopher Wainwright.

Lisbon woman denies possessing stolen guns from West Paris shop

Paige Garrison, 18, is charged with a federal crime.

Dog park could be in Paris’ future

Officials say a number of issues, including supervision, insurance, cleanup and funding, need to be worked out before a facility, likely to be located at 1 Paris Hill Park, becomes a reality.

Buckfield man dies after confrontation with police in Hartford

Jacob Hackett was pronounced dead at a Lewiston hospital after suffering a medical event while being taken into custody by Oxford County Sheriff's deputies, according to officials.