Oxford County tallies more than $5.7 million in public infrastructure damage from flood

Franklin and Oxford counties together sustain nearly $9 million in early damage estimates from the Dec. 18 storm that included severe flooding. In Kennebec County, the total is expected to increase when all damage reports are filed for representatives from federal and state emergency management agencies to review.

County consensus: A remarkable man

County staff vow to live up to his example.

Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing

Trap, neuter and release programs are trying to keep up with growing feline colonies, while shelters are nearing or at capacity for cats and kittens.

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.

Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows

Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.

Two charged with shooting windows in Rumford

Seth Carey claims ‘malicious prosecution,’ seeks sanctions for police, prosecutor

Heavy rainfall dumps several inches across region as flash-flooding prompts some road closures

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for areas of Somerset and Kennebec counties Tuesday as heavy rainstorms moved across the region.

Maine congressional delegation asks feds to halt consideration of a High Peaks National Wildlife Refuge

Maine's delegation said the federal government should "terminate its evaluation" of a 200,000-acre portion of the state's High Peaks region and "instead, work with the established local conservation entities and the state to address any wildlife-related issues."

Oxford County arrest log: July 28, 2023