Hiram News

Members of the Maine Warden Service are out in boats on the Saco River looking for a 33-year-old man.

Authorities have confirmed a body pulled for the Saco River near the southern Maine town of Hiram is that of 33-year-old Stephen Hawkes of Baldwin.

Game wardens searched the Saco River on Tuesday night after a Baldwin man disappeared beneath the water during an afternoon swim.

The school committee hired a new assistant superintendent Tuesday night during a meeting at City Hall.

Local musician Ben Hammond showcases new album at Stone Mountain Alec Kerr - It can never be said that musician Ben Hammond isn't loyal to where he grew up.

BROWNFIELD : Ben Hammond will be making a homecoming when he takes the stage at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield June 10 to celebrate the release of his first CD, "[Reasonably] Honest." [0] Born in ...

The following arrests were recorded at the Oxford County Jail: Kevin Glenn Levesque, 18, of Oxford, May 12, violation of bail conditions, two counts, no bail listed as of May 16, Oxford Police Department.

“I think the lesson to be learned from this material is that previous generations were intent on promoting all of Maine as a resort state with great quality, clarity, and ingenuity”

Maine's inland waters once provided a powerful, and colorful, draw for visitors. via Down East

The following arrests were recorded at the Oxford County Jail: Terry Kenneth Stinchfield, 59, of Hiram, March 22, violation of a protection from abuse order, personal recognizance bail, Oxford County Sheriff's ... via Sun-Journal

Great indignation is felt among the residents of Danville Junction because of the granting of the petition by the County Commissioners which will go away with the grade crossings at that place. via Sun-Journal

“The worst part about this is the costly cleanup.”

By Diana Bowley Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Bangor Daily News The near-record snowfall in Maine is presenting a weight risk on roofs with at least two Maine schools closed this week because of roof damage. via Bangor Daily News

“It's not a big problem, thankfully, at this point”

SAD 17 Superintendent Mark Eastman said Monday that officials are keeping a close eye on school roofs, including the expansive flat roof at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, but so far there are no ... via Sun-Journal

“All that we do is tell them how much is up there”

With every inch of accumulating snow, Mark Dobransky's job gets tougher. He has 8 acres of roof to watch over. via Sun-Journal

For the second time in two days, students at a Maine school will have the day off due to the possibility of a roof collapse. via WMTW-TV Auburn

The Sacopee Valley High School gymnasium roof has collapsed. The High School is located at 115 South Hiram Road in Hiram. via WCSH-TV Portland

An overnight snowstorm proved to be only a nuisance, but there's still a possibility of snow squalls as Democrats gather for caucuses across Maine. via Bangor Daily News

Middle schoolers from five Maine towns are celebrating the dedication of their new school. via WCSH 6 Portland

“No artist could come up with a winter art book of watercolor paintings such as what we are privy to today.”

My wife and I were walking down the road here in southern Maine. I looked to my right and then to the left. via Magic City Morning Star

“I'm half German, so I like this kind of music.”

After marching and performing during Saturday morning's 90-minute Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair, the Bridgton Bavarian Band still had plenty of "oomph" left for another two hours of German Oompah music. via Sun-Journal