Torn from his family in Africa, Pedro Tovookan Parris spent the last years of his short life in rural Maine. His journey is a tragic and revealing story of antebellum America.
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Oxford County Jail inmate dies 4 days after self-inflicted injuries
The death is being investigated by the Maine Department of Corrections and the state Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
AR-15, handgun stolen from Maine State Police cruiser
The weapons were taken while the cruiser was parked outside a trooper’s home in Oxford County.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Scarborough therapist guilty of conspiracy in heroin trafficking case
Police say Gregory Ford took part in a trafficking ring that imported 17.8 pounds of heroin from Mexico and distributed it throughout Oxford County.
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Oxford County official who was placed on leave quits with severance pay
Scott Cole was placed on paid administrative leave a week ago, and no reason was given for his departure.
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Norway man, 68, dies in house fire
The blaze broke out Sunday morning in a one-story home on Greenwood Road, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
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Missing Oxford County woman found
Game wardens and K9 teams locate Mary Ann Rumley, 62, in the woods in the town of Mexico.
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Oxford County administrator placed on leave
Scott Cole says he was placed on leave Friday pending a termination hearing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Oxford Casino increased its earnings last year to nearly $69 million
The casino’s addition of more machines pays off as it continues to outperform its competitor, the Hollywood Casino in Bangor.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former sheriff accused of sexually assaulting Jay man
The claimant is seeking $5 million in damages, claiming law enforcement and other officials knew about Wayne Gallant’s alleged misconduct.