Steve Sherlock

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Published
May 11, 2023

Oxford County: Commissioners do not seek sheriff’s dismissal

Sheriff Christopher Wainwright was rebuked by the county commission for asking one of his deputies to show leniency to a woman who received a citation last year during a traffic stop, and then berating a deputy for reporting it to his supervisor.
Published
May 8, 2023

Authority to dismiss Oxford County sheriff lies with governor, not commissioners

The Oxford County Commission is investigating a misconduct allegation against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright.
Published
April 29, 2023

Fryeburg man free on bail after being charged with assaulting police officers

Fryeburg police and Oxford County deputies responded to the scene Monday where they say Craig Leighton of Fryeburg was armed and intoxicated.
Published
April 7, 2023

Buckfield mill makes commemorative Easter eggs for White House

The Wells Wood Turning & Finishing company is supplying the wooden eggs for thousands of children participating in Monday’s annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Published
March 2, 2023

Oxford man arrested after high-speed chase through snowstorm

Dawson Bond, 20, is facing multiple charges in Thursday morning’s incident.
Published
December 2, 2022

Wreaths Across America caravan making a stop in Lewiston

The convoy, which includes 12 tractor-trailers and dozens of support and escort vehicles, will hold a ceremony at McMahon Elementary School, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.
Published
November 10, 2022

Remains of Franklin County man who died in WWII returned to Maine for burial

Zelwood Gravlin, who died when his B-24 was shot down over Romania, will be buried Saturday in Avon.
Published
July 27, 2022

Wardens identify Roxbury man whose body was recovered from Ellis Pond

Thomas Averill, 55, reportedly fell out of his boat while fishing Tuesday evening.
Published
July 24, 2022

Deputies: Sabattus driver arrested after pedestrian is hit, killed in Turner

The victim, Tina White, 46, was walking on the dirt shoulder of County Road — facing traffic — when she was hit from behind by a vehicle, according to officials.
Published
June 15, 2022

Hartford voters open door for new winery

The vote by residents of this ‘dry’ town Tuesday will allow Bonaventura Vineyards to open a tasting room and sell its wine at the vineyard later this year.