DIXFIELD — The Police Department responded to 40 incidents over the last two weeks. They include the following: * A Third Street resident reported at 10:32 a.m. Feb. 18 that he found a juvenile male looking around in his garage. The resident said the juvenile was approximately 14 or 15 years old with a blue […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Kenneth T. Audet, 43, of Canton, Feb. 18, violation of bail condition, Maine State Police. * Daniel A. Charles, 49, of Fryeburg, Feb. 18, domestic violence assault, Fryeburg Police Department. * Tyrone P. Charles, 29, of Auburn, Feb. 18, failure to appear and violation […]
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Oxford County borrows $2.9M in anticipation of tax revenues
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners authorized Treasurer Roy Gedat to take out a $2.9 million loan from Norway Savings Bank to pay for expenses towns pay their assessments. The county got a 0.74 percent interest rate. The commission also voted to transfer $30,000 per month from the Oxford Casino income account. At the budget hearing […]
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Townspeople, selectmen clash during fiery board meeting
PERU — Tempers boiled over and obscenities were shouted at Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting as townspeople and officials questioned how a moderator was chosen for a recall hearing Feb. 11. That public meeting was held to discuss recalling all five selectmen. Dozens of residents, including Selectmen Ed Ferland and Richard Powell, walked out after independent […]
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Benefit to support family of Donald Hodsdon planned for Saturday
RUMFORD – A benefit supper, show and dance will be held for the family of Donald Hodsdon on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the American Legion hall. Hodsdon, 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 9 in Mexico. He spent many years working as an oil delivery driver for CN Brown and was a […]
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County commission to discuss Hanover road maintenance, casino funds
PARIS — The Oxford County Commission is set to consider a petition by a group of Hanover residents on whether the town should maintain their road through the winter. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Oxford County Courthouse. In 2003, Hanover selectmen voted to close South Shore Road to winter maintenance. Residents of […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Airport Authority, 6 p.m., Town Office Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Hanover: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., courthouse Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cody E. Niemi, 19, of Otisfield, Feb. 13, operating under the influence, Norway Police Department. * David L. Denbow, 57, of Waterford, Feb. 15, probation violation, Paris Police Department. * Mark A. Packard, 42, of Peru, Feb. 15, domestic violence assault, Mexico Police Department. […]
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Roxbury Pond Ice Fishing Derby draws more than 400 anglers
ROXBURY — More than 400 anglers vied for $3,150 in cash prizes for the largest bass, trout, pickerel and perch during Saturday’s 34th annual Ice Fishing Derby at Roxbury Pond. Of that prize money, $2,000 was the grand prize for a tagged 16- to 18-inch-long brook trout, which for the 34th year in a row, […]
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Rumford Hospital hosting annual Heart to Heart conference
RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital will host its annual Heart to Heart conference from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 23. It’s open to the public at no charge. A heart-healthy breakfast and lunch will be included. Jane Bubar, director of community relations and development, said the conference originally began at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston […]