MEXICO — The price of taxicab license renewals, as well as hawker and peddler licenses, will increase from $25 to $100 on Jan. 1, selectmen decided Monday evening. According to Selectman Reggie Arsenault, the Planning Board, which Arsenault is a member of, decided at its most recent meeting that the fees should be raised because […]
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Oxford County commissioners vote to enact 2013 budget
PARIS — The Oxford County Commission on Wednesday voted to enact the 2013 budget of $5.9 million approved by a budget panel this past month. Commissioners had decided to take $360,000 from the Oxford Casino reserve fund to lessen the tax burden and help purchase 10 new cruisers for the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Oxford […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 32 complaints over the last week. Among the complaints were: Arrests: * At 12:46 a.m. Dec 10, police arrested Justin Jackson, 23, of Carthage on charges of domestic violence. He was released on $800 unsecured bail. He is scheduled to appear in Rumford District Court on Jan 8, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Aaron W. Newton, 41, of Peru, Dec. 8, failure to appear, assault, disorderly conduct, failure to submit to arrest or detention and two counts of violation of bail condition, Maine State Police. * Howard Thurston, 24, of West Paris, Dec. 8, operating under […]
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Selectmen approve ‘No Parking’ signs on section of Burton Street
MEXICO — Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday evening to place “No Parking” signs on a section of Burton Street to provide safer access for sanding and firetrucks. Town Manager John Madigan said he received complaints from the Highway Department after they had difficulties sanding the street. Having cars park on both sides of the road makes […]
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Dixfield gets good marks on audit
DIXFIELD — An audit of town finances showed the town is doing well financially, according to Ron Smith, of RHR Smith and Co. Smith reported the results of the audit to selectmen Monday night. He explained the town generated “$80,000 of surplus through favorable revenue. “When I met with you earlier this year, you guys […]
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Dixfield police chief reports thefts, grant
DIXFIELD — Police Chief Richard Pickett told selectmen Monday evening that his department has been investigating construction site thefts over the last week. Pickett said sites have reported the theft of wood and equipment. “We’ve had reports of people stealing fuel, stealing the pumps off of the trailers on site,” Pickett said. “In some cases, […]
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Mexico man to serve four years on arson charge in store fire
AUBURN — A Mexico man who had hoped to profit from setting a fire at a Livermore store last year was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison. Miguel Cedeno, 21, pleaded guilty in Androscoggin County Superior Court to arson, a Class A felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison. He also pleaded […]