RUMFORD — The NewPage Corp. paper mill was recognized Tuesday afternoon by county, local and state officials for its “outstanding” safety efforts over the past year. Paul Ouellette of NewPage accepted the Facility of the Year 2012 award in Rumford Falls Auditorium from Teresa M. Glick, chairwoman of the Oxford County Local Emergency Planning Committee […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John W. Austin, 39, of Norway, May 23, probation violation, domestic assault and two counts of failure to pay fines, Norway Police Department. * Marribeth E. Thayer, 40, of Paris, May 23, operating under the influence and failure to submit to arrest or […]
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Residents to act on RSU 10 $36.2 million budget
RUMFORD — Residents of the 12-town RSU 10 will have a chance to vote on a proposed $36.2 million budget for 2013-14 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. If voters approve all 22 articles that comprise the proposed budget as well as the district’s share of […]
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp hosting eighth annual Open House and Field Day
WOODSTOCK — The University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center will host its eighth annual Open House and Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. Staff and volunteers will offer free activities for children of all ages and their families. Summer Camp Director and registered Maine Guide Ron Fournier said the […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 52 complaints in the past week, including the following: Thefts/burglaries * At 9:10 a.m. May 24, Highland Terrace resident reported that while they were sleeping someone entered their home and stole electronic equipment. No one was injured, according to Lt. Roy Hodsdon. The resident said their house was […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: SAD 44 budget vote, 7 p.m., Telstar High School Dixfield: RSU 10 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Central Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Dixfield: Western Foothills History Project, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School […]
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Old Home Days in West Paris packed with activities
WEST PARIS — The town is celebrating Old Home Days this weekend with a He-Man contest and fireworks scheduled for Friday and a parade, veterans’ ceremony, chicken barbecue and baby show Saturday. The theme is Red, White and Blue, West Paris Salutes You. The West Paris Old Home Days Committee, which sponsors the event, is […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Elephants in Maine find a home in Hope
HOPE — When Rosie the retired circus elephant arrived in Hope, she walked with a shuffling, stiff-legged gait. Her trunk was so weak that she couldn’t pick it up all the way. When she got hungry, she raised it as high as it would go and tossed food and water into her mouth from there. […]