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Police look for Gilead man after reports of shots fired and 2nd violent confrontation
Jul. 4—GILEAD — The Oxford County Sheriff's Office is seeking a 28-year-old Gilead man wanted for firing shots at a man early Thursday morning and being involved in another violent confrontation at a residence in nearby Bethel. Jacob McGurn is wanted on charges of terrorizing, domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, domestic ...
Making Forests More Resilient walk/talk set
COUNTY — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on July 19 from 3-5 p.m. for a walk and talk style presentation at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/Brownfield town line. Join Sean Horan, Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry professional with NRCS & the UMaine...
Severe thunderstorms, downed trees shut down several roads in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG (WGME) - Reports of downed trees and power lines are coming in throughout Oxford and Androscoggin Counties. Fire officials in Fryeburg say downed trees have closed many roads in town. “As fast as It came, it was done. It was really strange, never seen anything like it," said Jon...
Four People Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Maine
Four people were arrested Monday and charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking after police seized a large amount of drugs and firearms in West Paris, Maine. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said deputies searched a residence on Porter road during a bail check for 36-year-old Kristy McLaughlin. Drugs, Cash and...
Several people charged in Oxford County drug bust
WEST PARIS, Maine — Several people are facing charges after a drug bust in West Paris. Police say they first went to a home on Porter Road at about 8:45 p.m. on Monday to do a bail check on 36-year-old Kristy McLaughlin. Police say they saw some things that...
4 arrested in West Paris after police seize drugs, guns
WEST PARIS (WGME) -- Four Mainers are facing multiple charges after police say they seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack, and guns in West Paris on Monday. According to the Oxford County Sheriff's Office, authorities conducted a bail check on 36-year-old Kristy McLaughlin of West Paris. As a result, authorities say they...
Two teens, young adult charged in alleged vehicle theft out of Oxford County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Maine — Two teenagers and one young adult were charged in connection with an alleged vehicle theft out of Oxford County that led law enforcement on a two-day search. Franklin County sheriff's deputies responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Oxford County that was seen...
Former teacher arrested after sending explicit photos to teen
DIXFIELD, Maine (WABI) - A man identified as a former teacher in the Dixfield area, was arrested for sending sexually explicit photographs to a teen, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. In May, a 17-year old told authorities the pictures were sent to them through an electronic device.
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