MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 52 incidents over the last week. Among them are the following: Arrests * At 10:21 a.m. May 1, Lt. Roy Hodsdon arrested Alan Chimsky-Lustig, 21, of Sun Valley Circle, on a warrant by the District Attorney’s office charging violation of bail conditions. He is being held without bail […]
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Dixfield hires new town manager
DIXFIELD — After a six-month search, the Board of Selectmen announced Wednesday that it has signed a contract with Baileyville Town Manager Linda Pagels-Wentworth to become the new town manager. Pagels-Wentworth will replace interim Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky, who resigned from his position in September 2012, but agreed to stay with the town in the […]
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Androscoggin, Oxford counties health rankings improve
LEWISTON — In a national health ranking of all counties by state, Androscoggin County was deemed the sixth healthiest county in Maine, a notable improvement over its 2012 ranking of 11th, according to a news release distributed by MaineHealth. Oxford County improved even more, from Maine’s least healthy county in 2010 and 2011, up to […]
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Rumford board to meet with assesors prior to regular meeting May 2
RUMFORD — Prior to its regular 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, May 2, the Board of Selectmen will meet with the Board of Assessors at 5:30 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Under new business at the 7 p.m. meeting, Town Manager Carlo Puiia will ask the board to approve the annual town business meeting warrant for […]
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Bethel to host free family fishing festival June 1
BETHEL —A free family fishing festival will be held Saturday, June 1, at Angevine Park on North Road. The Upper Andro Anglers Alliance, in cooperation with Trout Unlimited, will host the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Free casting workshops and fly-tying instruction will be available throughout the day. Local Maine […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cedric A. Bean, 31, of Paris, April 29, possession of scheduled drug, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael J. Lowe, 43, of Paris, April 29, violation of bail condition, Paris Police Department. * Jonathan D. Cummings, 43, of Paris, April 30, operating under the […]
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Canton man accused of shaking baby
PARIS — A Canton man accused of shaking a baby is being held on $500 cash bail. Zachary L. Holtorf, 24, of 254 School St., faces charges of assault, domestic violence reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child. According to a report by Trooper Jason Wing of the Maine State Police, Wing responded […]
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Rumford board removes spending cap ordinance from June ballot
RUMFORD — A proposed ordinance to establish a cap of $6.2 million on municipal spending isn’t going on the June town meeting referendum ballot after all. At last week’s public hearing on proposed ordinances and amendments, selectmen unanimously approved placing the spending cap ordinance on the ballot, contingent on legal review. That legal review came […]
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Selectmen vote to place tax ordinance on warrant
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday evening to put a tax ordinance proposed by resident Albert Aniel on the warrant for the annual town meeting. Before the vote, Selectman George Byam amended a previous motion to accept the tax ordinance to include a legal opinion by the town that would state whether or […]
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Guidance counselor retires after 50 years in education
RUMFORD — After devoting 50 years to education, including more than 40 in RSU 10, high school guidance counselor Jim Ippolito has decided to retire. “I really enjoy my job. It makes me wonder if I’m making the right decision,” he said earlier this month from his office at Mountain Valley High School. Through the […]