PARIS — Two Mexico residents were arrested Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the River Valley. Ashley Morissette, 22, and Nicholas Varnum, 23, were arrested after law enforcement agents executed a Maine Drug Enforcement Agency search warrant at a house on Sun Valley Circle the morning of Dec. 31. Morissette […]
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Retiring Mexico police chief reflects on law enforcement career
MEXICO — Police Chief Jim Theriault, whose last official day with the department is Jan. 10, reflected on a long law enforcement career that began in 1972 as a reserve officer for Rumford. “I’ve had a great career. I love law enforcement. You deal with some pretty, shaky people, but you also have some nice […]
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MVHS Alums Serve
Sonie Wesley, now Sonie Robinson, graduated from Mountain Valley High School in 2002 and then completed eight years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Wesley explained, “I decided to join the army for the experience, camaraderie, traveling, and assistance with college expenses. Growing up I did not have a big support […]
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CC’s Outdoor Journal: Fishing in the new year
Living in Maine, many of us have been fortunate enough to have found our common bond with our favorite season. For anglers across the state, January 1 marks opening day for ice fishing. While some die hards were scoping out those bodies of water open for fishing before the new year, the majority of fishermen […]
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Rumford selectmen approve copier bid
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday to approve the $8,500 copier bid from Transco Business Technologies. The copier would replace a seven-year-old model, interim Town Manager John Madigan said. Selectman Jeff Sterling said Transco Business Technologies is “an excellent company. “I’ve worked with them with Sunday River in the past. In most […]
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Woodstock society hosting talk on 19th century circus owner
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Town Office. President Larry Bonney said Thursday afternoon that member Beth Emerson will make a PowerPoint presentation on the life of Ezra Stephens, known as the Oxford County Barnum. Larry Bonney said Stephens was a Bryant Pond shopkeeper in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail. * Raymond R. Pomerleau, 62, of Canton, reckless conduct, failure to submit to arrest, disorderly conduct, 8:21 p.m. Dec. 31, in Canton by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Jared M. Simpson, 22, of Waterford, violation of bail conditions, 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31, in Norway […]
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Rumford police log
Arrests * Heather Gilbert, 30, Rumford, first-offense operating under the influence, 1:03 a.m. Dec. 28. She was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 4 in 11th District Court. Burglaries * An Oxford Avenue business reported at 4:13 a.m. Dec. 28 that someone broke in during the night and […]
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Recreation vehicles on roads topic for Dixfield board
DIXFIELD — Discussion on a troublesome section of Route 142 will continue at the selectmen meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Ludden Memorial Library. Resident Freemont Tibbetts approached the board this past year year to say recreational vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles have been riding along a section of Route 142 that […]