Black bear that bit Porter woman has been euthanized

Lynn Kelly was bitten when she confronted the bear, which had been chasing her dog.

Police search for prisoner who escaped in Norway

Natasha Kaufmann, 29, was in the custody of the Oxford County Sheriff's Office when she escaped Sunday afternoon from the Stephens Memorial Hospital emergency room, where she had been taken for stomach pain, according to officials.

Former inn in Hebron becoming home for pregnant women

In addition to housing, Life House Maine will provide wrap-around services such as counseling; parenting and finance classes; and assistance finding employment, securing long-range housing, continuing their education or making an adoption plan.

‘It’s scary how quickly they can ruin your life’: South Paris woman scammed on Facebook

A South Paris woman's Facebook account was hijacked earlier in the week and it's been pure chaos since. 

Oxford County arrest log: June 30, 2023

Porter woman hospitalized after punching a black bear in the nose

The attack is considered "provoked" after a dog chased a bear into woods and then led the bear into a backyard where its owner came face-to-face with the bear.

Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4

A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.

Stephen, Tabitha King foundation awards $20,000 to Norway Fire Department

The funding will be used to purchase seven portable radios.

Paris deputy town clerk resigns over public’s rude behavior

Select Board Chairman Christopher Summers called the behavior by some residents 'disgusting' and 'a black eye for the town.'

Oxford County arrest log: June 26, 2023