Nov. 17, 11:59 a.m.: A 17-year-old male juvenile from Mexico was arrested on Somerset Street by Sgt. Douglas Maifeld for violation of a Protection from Abuse Order. Juvenile was released to parent on a conditional release with a court date of Dec. 29 in Rumford. Nov. 6, 11:12 p.m.: Paul Litalien, 32, of Rumford was […]
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Marine wife expresses gratitude on Veterans Day
BETHEL — Tonya Lewis of East Bethel likens Veterans Day to Thanksgiving. “I spend my day being thankful for all of my friends and family that have served our country” she said. More specifically, she is thankful that her husband, U.S. Marine John Lewis, came home from Afghanistan safe and sound five days before the […]
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Peru man charged with aggravated trafficking, furnishing counterfeit drugs
PARIS — Bail was set at $500 or completion of a pretrial services contract for a Peru man charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and furnishing counterfeit drugs. Peter A. Donahue, 25, was arrested Wednesday evening in Rumford and charged with aggravated trafficking of a schedule Z drug and aggravated trafficking or furnishing of […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, River Valley
Political upset in River Valley: Keim in, Patrick out in state Senate seat
DIXFIELD — It’s an upset in the River Valley: Republican Lisa Keim, a relative newcomer to politics, won the Maine Senate District 18 seat Tuesday, defeating longtime lawmaker John Patrick. With all but a few towns in the large district reporting by Wednesday, Keim held the lead 10,348 to 8,161, according to town clerks’ unofficial […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Madigan edges out Martin for House Dist. 115
RUMFORD — On the strength of his hometown, Democrat John Madigan of Rumford edged out Joseph Martin for House District 115. The vote was 1,717 to 1,114. Roxbury also voted for Madigan, 129-110. Martin won Sumner, 301-221, and Woodstock, 452-284. Both candidates were running for the seat held by Democrat Matthew Peterson, who could not […]
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‘Goddess Robe’ stitcher opens shop in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — In Diane Dupuis’ shop, each one-of-a-kind, hand-sewn robe has a name and a purpose that’s sort of dressy meets spiritual meets magic. Each robe takes 10 yards of fabric, starts at $150, takes a week to make, and it’s no light undertaking. “I can get to very specific interpretations of who you think […]
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Dinner to support trip to the capital for Telstar freshman
GREENWOOD — The Telstar Freshman Academy will host a dinner this week to raise money for a spring trip to Washington, D.C. The dinner is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Jackson Silver Post 68 American Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road. The first trip was last year, and Norman Greenburg said […]
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Franklin and Oxford County polling places
#ELECTION2016: All-day coverage from across Maine and the nation at SunJournal.com All SunJournal.com election stories will be free to read Live results and video on SunJournal.com, Facebook and Twitter throughout the night Complete roundup in Wednesday’s print edition Franklin Avon: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. […]