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Read Article PARIS Oxford County continues to make steady progress as it converts its jail from a 72-hour holding facility to a full-time, full-service jail. The Oxford County Commission on Thursday hired four new correction officers and promoted another officer to sergeant/supervisor. Commissioners also authorized County Administrator Donald Durrah and Sheriff Christopher Wainwright to sign contracts for food, medical and inmate telephone services ahead of the target date July 1 conversion. The Oxford County Jail was downgraded to a 72-hour holding facility through a statewide jail consolidation plan in 2008, requiring it to transport inmates held more than 72 hours to Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset. ....