Backyard nature: spring is a cruel season

Spring draws amphibians to pools and ponds where they breed together and feed each other.

Woodstock man charged with manslaughter freed after more than a year in jail

Ethan Rioux-Poulios' bail was reduced after his lawyer argued that the bail amount was excessive and the coronavirus pandemic was delaying resolution of the case.

Backyard nature: A frog-eat-frog world

Blue frogs. Green frogs. Little, big and mean frogs. I had to shelter at home and our pond has become my means for mental stimulation.

Rare tornado caused limited power outages in Maine

About 400 CMP customers have since had their electricity restored, the utility says.

Oxford County considers IT needs at workshop

Commissioners discussed cost and logistics of either creating an IT department or contracting out for the service.

Police log

Small earthquake reported near Waterford

The rumbling started early on the Fourth of July near Waterford in Oxford County.

Police log

Oxford County receives more than $86,000 to fight COVID-19

The money went to five towns with nearly 80% going to Oxford.

Following weeks of dry weather, Maine drenched with several inches of rain

The National Weather Service in Gray said Monday the rain would continue into Wednesday, but was unlikely to result in flooding for central and western Maine towns.