MEXICO — A local man was arrested Thursday in connection with a series of burglaries in July. Darryl P. Streeper, 24, faces two burglary charges, one theft charge, and two counts of failure to pay fines. On Friday evening, he was still in custody at the Oxford County Jail in Paris. His bail is set […]
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Peru ordinances get hearing
PERU — The timing of Thursday night’s public hearing on town ordinances was challenged by Tammy Ferland, who said it had to be 10 days before voting, not five. Voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, to decide whether to adopt the ordinances on wind power projects, recalling elected officials, electronic signs and keeping […]
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Rumford board OK’s buying 2012 front-end loader for $144,439
RUMFORD — By a 3-1 vote Thursday night, selectmen OK’d spending $144,439 to buy a 2012 front-end bucket loader with a trade-in of the 1997 Public Works loader. Later in the meeting, the board voted 4-0 to convene a workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, to better understand how the town’s bidding process works. […]
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Dance on Saturday will benefit Relay for Life
RUMFORD — A charity dance Saturday, Nov. 3, at the American Legion Hall on Congress Street will raise money for the River Valley Relay for Life. The benefit is organized by a group called Cancer Crusaders. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a raffle of prizes for residents who “don’t necessarily want to […]
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Peru voters to decide on wind, recall ordinances
PERU — Voters will have three ordinances to consider on Election Day, including one that would regulate industrial wind energy facilities in town. The purpose of the wind power ordinance is to “protect the health, safety, and general welfare” of Peru citizens by “establishing reasonable and uniform regulations for the development of industrial wind energy […]
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Dixfield residents to decide on possible RSU 10 withdrawal
DIXFIELD — Residents will decide Tuesday whether to begin the process for a possible withdrawal from RSU 10. Question 3 on the referendum ballot asks residents whether they want to file a petition for withdrawal with the RSU 10 Board of Directors and the commissioner of the Department of Education. It also asks to authorize […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Melissa M. Pike, 35, of Milton Township, Oct. 30, four counts of failure to pay fines, Maine State Police. * Daniel R. Chamberland, 23, of Norway, Oct. 31, theft, Norway Police Department. * Andrew O. Perry, 53, of Norway, Oct. 31, operating motor vehicle […]
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Rumford man launches new community journalism video program
RUMFORD — An hourlong, news video feature program called “Today River Valley” debuted this month. Its creator, Phil Blampied of Rumford, said early Wednesday evening that he’s hoping to turn it into a small business venture. “What I’m doing now is an experiment to see if I can create a viable business product,” he said. […]
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Rumford police arrests
The following are to be arraigned Dec. 4 in 11th District Court: * Michael Pare, 37, Rumford, operating under the influence (second offense), 1:07 a.m. Oct. 28 on Washington Street. He was released on $800 unsecured bail. * Tony Jodrey, 43, Rumford, operating after suspension, 7:34 p.m. Oct. 26 on Virgin Street. He was released […]
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Dirigo Elementary staff compete in pumpkin carving contest
PERU — Who says adults can’t have fun on Halloween too? The staff of Dirigo Elementary School had a friendly pumpkin-carving competition Tuesday, with the winning team receiving a free breakfast at Dunkin’ Donuts, courtesy of Principal Charlie Swan. Swan said there were four teams of five to six people. Each team was given an […]