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Hebron exemptions due April 1
Mar 28, 2013 12:00 amHEBRON — The Assessor’s of the Town of Hebron will be available at the Hebron Town Office 351 Paris Road on Route 119, April 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to receive any lists of estates taxable in Hebron under provision of title 36, Section 706, MRSA.
Veterans who are 62 before April 1, 2013 and widows of veterans who would have been 62 and have never filed for an exemption may come and file by April 1.
All other exemptions are due at this time including Homestead and Tree Growth.
Oxford approves casino licenses
Mar 28, 2013 12:00 amOXFORD — The board of selectmen approved the Oxford Casino's applications for a casino and liquor license during its meeting March 21.
Board members voted unanimously to approve both applications after holding a brief public hearing.
No questions or concerns were voiced by residents during the public hearing.
A public hearing, held prior to the approval liquor and casino license applications is required for five years, after which the board can waive the requirement.
Driver, others sued in crash that killed teen
Mar 28, 2013 12:00 amPARIS — The father of a teen killed in a single-car crash in 2012 has filed a civil suit against the driver in that crash, Kristina Lowe, as well as three people the suit alleges either furnished alcohol to Lowe or allowed Lowe, who was 18 at the time of the crash, to consume alcohol before driving.
The suit, filed Monday in Oxford County Superior Court, was filed by Jerrold Mason, the father of 16-year-old Rebecca Mason of West Paris, who died in the January 7, 2012 crash that also killed Logan Dam, a 19-year-old, also from West Paris.
Woodstock town meeting Saturday
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amWOODSTOCK — At the annual town meeting March 25, Woodstock residents will consider a proposed 2013 budget of $2,491,698. If they approve it, the town's mil rate will rise approximately .3 mils.
The figure is up from last year's $2,416,977, and includes county tax and an estimate for the SAD 44 share.
'Common sense' is the key to preventing fires
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amCOUNTY — Following a few "common sense" procedures can prevent fires that can become uncontrollable or result in fatalities, say experienced fire personnel.
The most important and perhaps easiest procedure fire experts recommend is changing the batteries in your smoke detector regularly.
"It can save lives," said Maine Fire Marshal Joseph E. Thomas.
"Smoke detectors are your most early warning that there is a fire," he explained.
Paris police chief resigns
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amPARIS — Interim Police Chief Michael Dailey tendered his resignation Friday to leave Paris PD for a position with the Oxford County Sheriff's Office.
His professional goals, uncertainty with the department's future and a loss of trust and control in the department, influenced his decision to move on, Dailey said Tuesday.
In a March 15 resignation letter addressed to Town Manager Amy Bernard, Dailey said his experience as interim chief has been positive but he was not prepared for a mostly administrative position at this point in his career.
Small rescue units starved for volunteers
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amAREA — Strict certification standards, expensive training and a struggling economy have affected small, rural rescue companies making it difficult to attract and retain volunteer EMTs.
Previously, all-volunteer squads have turned to hiring staff to cover daytime calls, but finding volunteers for night and weekend shifts can be a struggle.
A regional web of mutual aid ensures ambulance coverage, but it also could mean delayed response time as neighboring services head to a far-off call.
Fire destroys Buckfield home
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amLOST — An overheated woodstove was the cause of a fire that destroyed this mobile home around 11:18 p.m. Saturday night at 19 Back Bryant Road in Buckfield, according to Buckfield Fire Chief Tim Brooks. The home was fully involved in the fire when firefighters arrived, said Brooks, and has been deemed a complete loss. According to reports, the home is owned by Paul Jordan and is uninsured. Firefighters from Paris, Hebron, Turner, Sumner and Buckfield responded to the fire and were on the scene for three hours to ensure the fire was out.
Hebron voters reduce budget
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amREVIEWING RESULTS — Town meeting moderator Lewis Williams and Town Clerk Joan Clough review results of a secret ballot vote on a controversial issue after a hand vote was too close to call in Hebron on Saturday.
SAD 17 will lease Oxford site
Mar 21, 2013 12:00 amOXFORD — Oxford Hills Middle School students may have a different building and education format to look forward to next year as SAD 17 moves forward with its plan to utilize a building on Madison Avenue.
During their meeting Monday, board members voted unanimously to authorize Superintendent Rick Colpitts to enter into a lease agreement with Speedway Inc. for the 22,000-square-foot building.
Signing the lease is contingent on state approval of the plan and inspection by code enforcement and safety officers, Colpitts said.
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