PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jamie T. Burns, 37, of West Baldwin, Jan. 15, two counts of possession of scheduled drug, Fryeburg Police Department. * Gary N. Gross, 64, of Livermore Falls, Jan. 15, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Shawn D. Hodge, 32, of Rumford, […]
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Gunman in double murder in Rumford appeals sentence
PORTLAND — A hired hit man from Mexico convicted of double murder appealed his sentence before Maine’s highest court Wednesday, arguing through his attorney that the 45-year term imposed by a lower court judge was skewed. Eric Hamel, 22, pleaded guilty in 2010 to two counts of murder in the fatal shootings of Victor Reed […]
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Incorrect charge, booking information
A story on Page C1 on Jan. 6 contained an incorrect charge and booking information. Treva Moors, 23, of Rumford, was charged with domestic violence criminal threatening and booked at the Oxford County Jail. That charge was later dismissed after Moors served seven days on an unrelated outstanding warrant.
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Selectmen to consider bringing back public comment
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Monday evening to vote Jan. 28 whether or not to put public comments back on the agenda. Chairman Mac Gill told the board that if they were to put public comments back on the agenda, it would have to be different than before. “I’m willing to do it, […]
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Selectmen schedule special town meeting to vote on ordinance
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen scheduled a special selectmen’s meeting Monday evening for Jan. 22 to approve amendments to the town’s administration ordinance. The amendments allow the board to create a new town committee responsible for Bingham Forest oversight. According to a presentation made by private land consultant Jerry Bley on Nov. 5, 2012, […]
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Andover school withdrawal issues listed
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board was presented Monday night with a list of issues expected to be negotiated with Andover, which is seeking to withdraw from the district. Attorney William Stockmeyer of the firm of Drummond and Woodsum made a 90-minute presentation to the board, Superintendent David Murphy said. Board Chairwoman Lainey Cross will […]
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RSU 10 board explores cost-cutting measures
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board Monday discussed shifting some students to other schools and eliminating portable classrooms in order to reduce operating costs. The plan calls for closing or reusing a portion of the shop wing at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, sending eighth-grade students from Mountain Valley Middle School to the high […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Christopher D. Kelly, 31, of Norway, Jan. 8, probation violation, Oxford Police Department. * Steven A. Paine, 23, of Paris, Jan. 8, probation violation, Probation and Parole. * JoAnne L. Chase, 54, of Porter, Jan. 9, failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Zachary […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph R. Cox, 27, of Woodstock, Jan. 10, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Wesley E. Hewey, 58, of Stoneham, Jan. 10, failure to pay fines, Maine State Police. * William L. Pannabecker, 20, of Bridgton, Jan. 10, violation of bail condition and […]