MEXICO — Two men are charged with stealing $2,500 worth of copper piping from a home on Porter Bridge Road, police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said Wednesday. Hodsdon said police arrested Anthony Mann, 22, of Kimball Avenue in Mexico and Nicholas R. Varnum, 21, of Penobscot Street in Rumford on April 10 and 11, respectively. They […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Justin C. Bonney, 32, of Waterford, April 16, failure to appear, Maine State Police. * Eric S. Campbell, 28, of Norway, April 16, failure to register as a sex offender, Norway Police Department. * Vickie M. Thibodeau, 32, of Porter, April 16, failure to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jeremy S. Andrews, 30, of Harrison, April 15, operating after suspension, Norway Police Department. * Jackson M. Bonanno, 20, of Norway, April 15, criminal threatening, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Brian J. Goodrich, 42, of Bethel, April 15, operating under the influence and violation […]
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Furnace backup handled by rumford, Mexico firefighters
RUMFORD — Reports of a possible chimney fire sent fire crews from Rumford and Mexico to the former armory on Lincoln Street on Tuesday night. According to Rumford Deputy Chief Richard Coulombe, the call was received at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, bringing seven firefighters from Rumford and 12 from Mexico. Once inside, Coulombe said crews found […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Police Department responded to 59 incidents over the last two weeks. Among them are: Vandalism * Sgt. Jeffrey Howe said that there have been complaints from several residents over the last two weeks of people egging cars, with no damage. Howe requested that people call the Dixfield Police Station if they have […]
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Rumford schedules hearing on growth plan update
RUMFORD — The Rumford Comprehensive Plan Update Committee will conduct a public hearing on their proposal from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The purpose is to give the public an opportunity to learn about the plan update, ask questions and provide the committee with any concerns, committee Chairman Kevin […]
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Mystic Valley Grange hosting white elephant sale, raising funds for renovations
EAST DIXFIELD – Mystic Valley Grange will host a rummage and white elephant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 in order to raise money for upcoming renovations. Grange member Hazel Flagg said a white elephant sale is when people bring in “odds and ends laying around their house that they don’t want […]
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Distracted driving workshop to be held at Telstar
BETHEL – Telstar Regional Middle/High School will host a distracted driving workshop from 8 a.m. to noon April 25 with the assistance of Bethel Rescue, Bethel Fire Department, Maine State Police, Oxford County Emergency Management Agency and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Crystal Aylward, administrative assistant for the Oxford County EMA, said the workshop will […]
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Rumford arrest log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on June 4 in 11th District Court: * Jacob Clarke, 21, Rumford, violation of conditions of release, 11:58 p.m. April 14 on Rumford Avenue. He was released on $400 unsecured bail. * Courtney R. Dyke, 19, Peru, warrants charging failure to appear on two counts of […]
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Rumford board lacks quorum discuss proposed ordinances, sets new meeting
RUMFORD — Due to the lack of a quorum, Rumford selectmen didn’t hold a meeting Tuesday night to discuss proposed ordinances. By 6 p.m., when the meeting was to have started, only Vice Chairman Jeff Sterling and Selectman Brad Adley were present, along with Town Manager Carlo Puiia. Selectman Jolene Lovejoy was absent, as was […]