RUMFORD — A local man accused of stealing a car Monday afternoon while intoxicated, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday in 11th District Court. Kevin Pettegrow, 31, who is homeless, was charged with operating under the influence, operating after suspension, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (theft), and violating two active bail conditions that […]
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Rumford’s Festival of Trees slated for Dec. 8
RUMFORD — The fourth annual Festival of Trees will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 8, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m., Jim Rinaldo, chairman of the Rumford Performing Arts Committee, said Thursday in a news release. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, as […]
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Of 13 top rural hospitals, five in Maine
A national group has deemed 13 rural hospitals to be the best in the country. Of the 13, five are in Maine. “Maine has done something that’s really amazing,” said Missy Danforth, senior director for hospital ratings for the Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization that tracks health care safety, quality and value and uses […]
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Peru to begin review of Comprehensive Plan
PERU — The Board of Selectmen on Monday reviewed a letter from Bill Hine about updating of the town Comprehensive Plan. Hine said selectmen need to be more specific about the objectives and have at least two members involved in the process. He said the review committee members should be screened. Selectmen Richard “Dickie” Powell […]
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Bethel selectmen award timber harvesting bid to Otisfield company
BETHEL — Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to award a bid for timber harvesting on Mount Will in Newry to Day Brothers Inc. of Otisfield. The board took bids from several different individuals and companies under consideration, but ultimately went with the Day Brothers, citing its willingness to chip the wood on the mountain as […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Planning Board site walk, 2:30 p.m., Town Office Newry: Selectmen, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Board of Assessors, 4 p.m., Municipal Building Rumford: Rumford Performing Arts Committee, 4:30 p.m., Municipal Building Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Mexico: Region 9 School of Applied Technology board, 6:30 […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jennifer Noble, 37, of Brownfield, Nov. 30, fugitive from justice, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Thomas A. Prendergast Sr., 40, of Laconia, N.H., Nov. 30, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Jarrett O. Buono, 36, of Lisbon Falls, Dec. 1, violation of bail […]
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Blind community reacts adversely to Paris court decision on blind thief
RUMFORD — An Oxford County Superior Court felony theft case earlier this month has raised the ire of members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maine. They’re incensed that a man considered legally blind by the court would receive no jail time and be required to only reimburse the victim a fraction of […]
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Senior College Players prepare for Christmas-themed performances
BETHEL —.The Senior College Players of Western Mountains Senior College will perform two holiday plays Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. The first performance is at 7 p.m. Friday at the Mason House Exhibit Hall. On Saturday, performances will be at 1 and 7 p.m. There is no entrance fee, although donations are welcome. […]