Steve Sherlock

Sun Journal

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Published
March 26, 2022

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.
Published
November 18, 2021

Buckfield’s former Town Manager’s experience with CMP last summer leads to proposed bill in Maine legislature

The bill would require utility companies to give a 60-day notice before it could disconnect service to public safety facilities such as fire, police and ambulance departments.
Published
November 3, 2021

Community helps family of 5-year-old boy who died in Paris house fire

More than $16,000 raised to help the family of eight.
Published
October 16, 2021

Jay woman dies Friday night in apartment fire

The Office of State Fire Marshal said the 67-year-old victim, who used a wheelchair, was smoking while using oxygen when the fire started.
Published
October 7, 2021

Androscoggin County sheriff seeks higher wages to prevent staff from leaving for higher-paid jobs

Eric Samson said departments in surrounding communities are paying more money.
Published
August 31, 2021

Largest intact Mars rock on Earth on permanent display in Bethel

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum contains one of the largest collections of meteorites in the world.
Published
July 29, 2021

Manhunt continues for man, woman accused of stabbing Buckfield man

Neil Roy Canney, 52, and his niece, Selena Canney, 49, who allegedly broke into a home on Bennett Road in Buckfield, are considered armed and dangerous.
Published
July 27, 2021

Manhunt underway in Buckfield area for armed man and woman involved in assault

Maine State Police, Paris Police and the Maine Game Warden are assisting the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Published
July 26, 2021

Vandals hit Oxford County playground for 2nd week in a row

Closed following last weekend’s vandalism, the latest incident included breaking the gate and lock, breaking another piece of equipment and an attempt to cut the chain on the gate.
Published
July 23, 2021

Jay man dies in early-morning ATV crash in Canton

Bradford White, 61, was declared dead at the scene on Tessier Road.