MEXICO — Carleton Avenue resident Robert Hamm isn’t asking for much when he posts his 50 feet of land as off-limits to all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. It’s a matter of respect for him and the law that allows him to deny use of his property to off-road traffic. Hamm, 70, a Colorado native and retired […]
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Rumford man pleads guilty to water-dumping scam
RUMFORD — A Rumford man pleaded guilty Monday in Rumford District Court to scamming state benefits by returning dumped water bottles for deposit. Richard J. Maloy, 49, of Waldo Street, was convicted of trafficking in benefits, fined $200 by Justice Nancy Carlson and ordered to pay $20.94 restitution by Aug. 3 to the Maine Department […]
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Rumford police logs
* At 7:10 a.m. July 13, an Essex Avenue resident reported the theft of her wallet, cash and other items from her residence. Patrolman James McLamb is investigating. * At 9:10 a.m. July 11, a Kennebec Street resident reported parts of her motion light were stolen. Sgt. Doug Maifeld is investigating. * At 7:33 p.m. […]
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Oxford County deputies investigate many Woodstock burglaries
WOODSTOCK — Oxford County deputies are investigating numerous residential burglaries that occurred last week in town. * At 9:22 a.m. July 11, Deputy Andrew Whitney took a report of theft. He said the complainant did not want any specific information distributed to the public. The theft is under investigation. There are no leads at this […]
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Geese surround, protect their young
Summer and Solstice couldn’t be safer if they were surrounded by a Marine battalion. My two newest goslings, at 3 weeks old, are loved and protected by Finny and the flock. Evidence couldn’t be any stronger than watching their goodnight ritual. First, Susie Q, the mother of the two (I think Dufey is the biological […]
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Canton board OKs ball park movie night
CANTON — After learning details Thursday night from resident Phyllis Ouellette, who suggested the town hold a movie night at the ball field, selectmen unanimously voted to do so. Two selectmen who have their own businesses — Chairman Donny Hutchins and Malcolm Ray — liked the idea so much they agreed to cover the licensing […]
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Mexico couple offers reward in arson
CARTHAGE — A Mexico couple who lost their retirement summer home to an arsonist on June 26 offered a reward Friday for information leading to the arsonist’s arrest and conviction. Gene and Andrea Casey, who built the roughly $150,000 log cabin 15 years ago with friends, family and relatives at 471 Winter Hill Road, are still […]
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Community party on old Rumford Point bridge rekindles memories
RUMFORD — Saturday’s neighborhood block party on the old Martin Memorial Bridge wasn’t flashy, but it was fun. Rumford Point resident Ben Byam organized the party after getting permission from the contractors for the new bridge, Wyman & Simpson. The new span, which was built a short way upriver from the old bridge, opened June 30. […]
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Gould Academy offers summer boarding camps
BETHEL — Parents thinking of sending their children to a summer camp in Western Maine have a variety of weeklong offerings to choose from at Gould Academy, including two new ones. Most of the programs are for middle school-age children. All of the summer programs, which started June 28 and end Aug. 30, include boarding […]
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Mexico police, IRS offer tips for victims of tax scams
MEXICO — The Police Department is continuing to get complaints about people claiming to be from the IRS and demanding money from local residents, Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. “We received three calls already this week about the IRS and obviously, the same phone number is used, and I tell people to Google that number […]