Steve Sherlock

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Published
August 7, 2023

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection

Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.
Published
August 1, 2023

Winthrop man killed in fiery crash on Route 2 in Farmington

Noah Brochu, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Published
July 20, 2023

State looking to buy building next to Lewiston courthouse for DA’s office

The District Attorney’s office will need to find a temporary home for up to two years during the renovation to connect the building with the District Court next door.
Published
July 16, 2023

Fire damages house, destroys barn in Durham

The three-story barn collapsed, a garage was destroyed and fire nearly spread to the house at 422 Meadow Road.
Published
June 30, 2023

Sections of Route 133 to stay closed for several weeks due to flooding damage

Maine DOT crews and contractors are working to repair the damage caused by nearly 6 inches of rain that fell within a couple of hours Thursday night causing flash flooding.
Published
May 28, 2023

Officials hushed up sinking of WWII ship with Lewiston serviceman aboard

Ronaldo Anctil and more than 1,000 other Americans died when the HMT Rohna was struck by Germany’s new radio-guided missile, and the attack was classified to protect morale.
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.