Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Feb. 5 in 11th District Court: * Daniel Richard, 27, Mexico, warrant charging unpaid fines, 7:27 a.m. Jan. 17 on Hancock Street. He was released on $250 cash bail. * James Cole, 56, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 11:57 p.m. Jan. 14 on Riverside Drive. He […]
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River Valley Healthy Communities to host monthly networking meeting
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will be hosting its monthly networking meeting at noon on Thursday, Jan. 31. The meeting, which will take place in the community room at the Rumford Public Library, will feature guest speaker Robert Mooney of the Maine National Guard. According to RVHCC Project Coordinator Sandra Witas, Mooney will […]
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SAD 44 negotiations committee appointed
BETHEL — A committee appointed by SAD 44 Chairwoman Lainey Cross to oversee negotiations with the Andover Withdrawal Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the superintendent’s office to discuss its rights and duties. Superintendent David Murphy said Cross appointed board members Marcel Polak, Richard Melville, Stacey Sandvoss, Timothy Carter and Roberta […]
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Oxford County commissioners OK $1M unorganized territories budget
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners approved a $1.02 million budget for the Unorganized Territories on Tuesday. Although the 2013-14 budget is reduced by about $4,000 less than this year’s, a loss of excise tax revenue means taxpayers will pick up a bigger piece of the pie. The tax rate rose seven cents, from $3.07 to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Eric J. Belanger, 36, of Rumford, Jan. 21, domestic violence assault with prior offenses, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Matthew R. Duckett, 21, of Mexico, Jan. 21, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Brandon W. Kenney, 25, of Paris, Jan. 21, […]
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Greenwood ski area adds 2 charging stations for electric cars
GREENWOOD — Continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability, Mount Abram ski area installed two charging stations last month for electric and hybrid cars. The ski area is trying to reduce its use of fossil fuels while also rewarding guests that drive such cars, Jamie Schectman, marketing, communications and community engagement director, said Tuesday afternoon. “We’re […]
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Humane Society lobbies to end bear trapping, hounding
AUGUSTA — Despite years of rejecting such legislation, Maine lawmakers are again being urged by The Humane Society of the United States to end bear trapping and hunting bear with hounds. In a news report Tuesday, the society praised state Sen. Edward Mazurek, D-Rockland, for introducing legislation that would enact comprehensive protections for bears. It […]
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Peru board debates electric sign display
PERU — Selectman Dickie Powell said he or another selectman should be able to preview what is going to be posted on the electronic sign at the fire station before it gets posted. Powell asked who places the information on meetings on the sign, saying he got a complaint about it. Selectman Kathy Hussey […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Dixfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Canton: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Comprehensive Planning Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Friday Roxbury: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office