DIXFIELD – The Police Department responded to 42 incidents from Jan. 7 to Jan. 21. Among the incidents were the following: Thefts: * A Holman Road resident reported at 1:56 p.m. Jan. 13 that somebody broke into their house and stole prescription medication. Police are investigating. * A resident reported at 6:15 a.m. Jan 10 […]
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Oxford County revises lease with Oxford Aviation
OXFORD — Oxford County recently renegotiated its lease with Oxford Aviation for property at the Oxford County Regional Airport in Oxford. County Administrator Scott Cole said the revised lease is three years in the making and comes after sometimes-contentious negotiations. Cole said the county had several actions pending in court. “The final actions in the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: April N. Louwers, 26, of Fryeburg, Jan. 16, endangering the welfare of a child, Fryeburg Police Department. Wesley J. Coffin, 41, of Lewiston, Jan. 17, two counts of violation of bail condition, Rumford Police Department. Cody M. Abbott, 18, of Dixfield, Jan. 18, […]
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Mexico Fitness Center, cemetery sign to be discussed at selectmen’s meeting
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will continue discussions on the possibility of reopening the Mexico Health and Fitness Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 22, at the Town Office. Selectmen voted Oct. 23, 2012, to close the center after its operator failed to pay the liability insurance on time. However, during that meeting, Selectman […]
Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal
Snow removal priority lists revealed to Rumford board
RUMFORD — Business districts top the Public Works priority list for snow removal. Next comes Rumford Hospital, followed by churches, and then schools, the Virginia neighborhood, Cumberland Street area and other areas, such as Rumford Center, the Smith Crossing neighborhood on Route 108 and Strathglass Park, when needed. That’s what selectmen learned Thursday night from […]
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RSU 10 students get college scholarships
MEXICO — Nine students from RSU 10 were awarded $100 scholarships at the district’s first College Aspirations Scholarship Award ceremony Thursday night. Barbara Radmore, director of the Western Foothills Kids Association, who helped bring the program to the area, said thinking about college and plans for the future shouldn’t wait until high school. “It’s too […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Towns, cities report more residents paying off tax liens
In Lewiston, property tax liens are down and property foreclosures for nonpayment of taxes are expected to decline in 2013. In Sabattus, property foreclosures are down markedly: Sixteen in 2011. Four in 2012. In Farmington, liens are steady but foreclosures up, some of that property swamp land. The town will work with owners and hope […]
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Peru voters say yes to public comments
PERU — Voters on Saturday narrowly passed an ordinance that requires selectmen to include a 20-minute public session at each board meeting and to put on the agenda any issue requested by a resident. A capacity crowd at the special town meeting at the former Peru Elementary School voted 49-43 to approve the local law. […]
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Foreclosures starting to slow, defaults holding steady
AUBURN — Craig Rivas bought his first house the day before Thanksgiving in 2007. Within an hour of signing loan papers, he yanked the “For Sale” out of the lawn and did a little dance. “I did the, ‘Oh, my god, this is mine!’ thing,” said Rivas, 45. He took the keys out during Thanksgiving […]
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Hope Association holds fashion show
RUMFORD — The Hope Association hosted its semiannual fashion show Friday afternoon, showcasing clothing for sale at the What Not Shop. Before the show began in the main hall of its building, the association’s glee club, led by resident Judy Mazza, sang several winter-themed songs for the audience, including “Let it Snow,” “Walking in a […]