WOODSTOCK — Sheriff’s deputies are looking into the possible theft of a stockpile of returnable containers worth approximately $100 from a property near North Pond. Oxford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Danielle Welch said Thursday that she was called to a residence on Camp Road on Jan. 17 after the owner reported possible trespassing on the property. […]
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Bethel Food Pantry to change format
The Bethel Area Food Pantry will soon make food more easily available to those in need, according to organizers. Starting in February, families can obtain food from the Food Pantry without an appointment. The pantry will be open on the second Monday of each month from noon until 8 p.m. Anyone who needs food should […]
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Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley, sj-web
Local lakes and ponds: More to worry about, more to do
People interested in the welfare of local lakes who take time to inform themselves will .nd both more issues of concern and more opportunities to help out. Jim Chandler of Woodstock and the Community Lakes Association presented information on the effects of climate change and human activity on lakes at last week’s Mahoosuc Land Trust’s […]
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Neighborhood watch program unveiled for Mexico
MEXICO — For the second time in two months, the Police Department held a meet-and-greet at the police station to discuss plans for the upcoming neighborhood watch program. A dozen people gathered Monday in the police station’s conference room, where Chief Roy Hodsdon and several Mexico Explorers reported the Dec. 3 meet-and-greet. Topics discussed included […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Commissioners asked to address safety, privacy at county building
PARIS — The Oxford County sheriff and the county treasurer are asking commissioners to make security and privacy at the Oxford County Courthouse a top priority this year. During a meeting of department heads Tuesday, Sheriff Wayne Gallant pressed commissioners again for better security in the county’s offices on Western Avenue. “We’ve really got to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Sheriff reports more calls after abandoning state police pact
PARIS — Calls for service to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office appear to have grown substantially since the agency pulled out of a call-sharing agreement with the Maine State Police last year, Sheriff Wayne Gallant said. According to call-volume figures provided by Sheriff Wayne Gallant, Oxford County deputies received 521 calls for service between Jan. […]
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Western Foothills Kids Association sponsoring concert at Mountain Valley High School
RUMFORD — In an effort to raise money for its after-school programs, the Western Foothills Kids Association will sponsor a performance by singer and songwriter Rick Charette at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Mountain Valley High School. Advance tickets are $5 for children ages 23 months to 18 years, and $6 for adults; At […]
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Rumford Elementary School has food bank for youngsters and their families
RUMFORD — Rumford Elementary School has been chosen as one of 10 sites in Maine to receive a portion of a $50,000 grant to the Good Shepherd Food-Bank to distribute food to families in need. The school’s food bank, located in the basement of RES, provides a variety of nonperishable foods for families of the […]
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Rumford Charter Commission gains insight on charters from new town manager
RUMFORD — Charter Commission members met Tuesday night with Rumford Town Manager John Madigan to gain insight on handling problems with the town charter. They tabled any actual work on the charter to their Feb. 4 meeting. Madigan spoke about how town governments operate and use interlocal agreements to share services and save money, and […]
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Tractor-trailer, car collide on Route 2 in Rumford
RUMFORD — A jackknifed tractor-trailer and a car collided on Route 2 during a snowstorm late Sunday morning, police said. There were no injuries. The accident happened at 11:41 a.m. at the intersection of Route 2 and Franklin Street. A westbound 2008 Peterbuilt tractor-trailer driven by Rene Lamoureux, 58, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, slid on snow, […]