PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Uric H. Hamper, 25, of Paris, March 1, domestic violence assault, Paris Police Department. * Brock T. Freer, 35, of Poland, March 2, criminal trespass, Oxford Police Department. * Brandon D. Rioux, 23, of Auburn, March 2, possession of scheduled drug, Maine State Police. […]
River Valley
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Potluck featuring drumming, dancing to be held Saturday
ANDOVER — Carol Emery, owner of the Sunrise Center for Healing Arts and Education, will host a free drum-and-dance potluck for women and girls of all ages on Saturday, March 2. Emery, a trained energy medicine practitioner and member of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said the purpose of drumming and dancing is “for […]
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Continued road projects driving Roxbury town meeting budget increase
ROXBURY — Necessary roadwork is mostly driving a nearly $244,000 spike in monies proposed to be raised through taxation this year. At the town meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the town hall, voters are asked to raise $704,392.77 toward the municipal budget. That does not include county and school assessments, which are […]
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February storms put pressure on sand, salt, overtime budgets
DIXFIELD — Following a tumultuous February that dumped nearly 50 inches of snow upon certain areas of Maine, some towns in the River Valley region have reported feeling the pressure of depleted salt and sand stockpiles. According to Dave Phair, the Public Works foreman for the town of Dixfield, his department has currently used “about […]
Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal
Rumford board to review Comprehensive Plan draft March 5
RUMFORD —Selectmen will convene a special board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, for a presentation of last month’s review draft of the Comprehensive Plan by the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The meeting will be held in Rumford Falls Auditorium. [email protected]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Michael J. Lowe, 43, of Paris, disorderly conduct, Feb. 26, Paris Police Department. * Brian K. Parmenter II, 21, of Fryeburg, fugitive from justice, Feb. 26, Fryeburg Police Department. * Johnathan D. Brown, 26, of Rumford, domestic assault, Feb. 28, Rumford Police Department.
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Canton board approves firetruck purchase
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday gave the OK to Fire Chief Shane Gallant to buy a 1993 rebuilt pumper engine for $50,000. The engine, with 50,000 miles on it, was fully equipped with hydraulic Jaws of Life, hoses, three air bags for stabilizing autos in accidents, ladders and a diesel generator, Gallant […]
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Peru Board of Selectmen
A story in Tuesday’s River Valley edition contained an incorrect vote of the Board of Selectmen. The board voted 3-1 to give Selectman Dickie Powell 90 days to bring his junkyard into compliance and apply for a permit. Powell abstained from voting; Selectman Kathy Hussey voted against granting the 90-day period. The information was incorrectly […]
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Days ticking by for property owners who owe back taxes in Livermore
LIVERMORE — As of Monday, the town had 25 properties in danger of foreclosing for unpaid 2011 real estate taxes. The total owed is $24,000, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said Wednesday. He updated selectpersons Monday night. The foreclosure deadline is Thursday, March 14. The last day people can use a personal check to pay the […]