President issues federal disaster declaration to help Oxford County repair flash flood damage

The violent June 26 storm caused an estimated $2.6 million in damages across Oxford County.

Striking Maine gold: Prospectors say they live for the ‘thrill of discovery’

Western Maine is known for its pure but elusive gold. 'You never know,' said one prospector. '(But) when you find a nugget, it's pretty darn exciting.'

Mother, 2 sons injured in ATV crash in Byron

The ATV they were riding on flipped en route to the bus stop Monday morning.

Byron recovers from theft of town money at a ‘huge cost’

Former Town Clerk/Treasurer/Tax Collector Allison D. Freeman pleaded guilty in November 2022 to theft by deception and was ordered to pay back $29,500.

Former Byron clerk sentenced for misappropriating town money

Allison Freeman ordered to serve 30 days in jail, repay nearly $30,000.

Fire destroys camp on Garland Pond in Byron

The blaze also damaged a neighboring camp on East Shore Drive.

Ross Swain and the Ellis Pond Sidekicks advocate for their beloved Silver Lake

In four years the group has attracted 1,000 members.

Former Byron town clerk charged with theft

Allison Freeman was town clerk for five years until she resigned, saying she was harassed and couldn't fulfill the requirements of the job.

Photo: Sign of the times in Byron

Duguay seeks reelection in Oxford County

The Byron resident was first elected to the Oxford County Commission in 2004.