CANTON — Authorities in Oxford County found a missing 82-year-old local woman Monday night about 12 hours after she was last seen. Florence Jordan was located at about 9 p.m. behind a barn outside her home at 449 Turner St., which is Route 108. Chief Deputy Hart Daley of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said […]
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Peru group wants public right to speak at every board meeting
PERU — A group who petitioned to allow public participation at the end of every selectmen’s meeting told the board Monday night they would keep on fighting for their right to be heard. Public comments were limited to every other meeting months ago after discussions got out of hand. The board meets weekly. Selectman Ed […]
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N. Gloucester man charged with damaging cruiser
PARIS — A New Gloucester man who police say damaged the inside of a police car Sunday was released Monday on $250 cash bail. Gary J. Peaslee, 25, of 27 Jack Hall Road, was arrested Sunday on Route 232 in Rumford on charges of violation of protective order, aggravated criminal mischief, possession of a firearm […]
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Rumford Falls Eagles to raise money for spinal cord injury fund
RUMFORD — The Rumford Falls Fraternal Order of Eagles will host “An Evening of Auctions” on Friday, Nov. 2, to raise money for the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund, Kathleen Boothby, vice president of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, said in a news release Tuesday. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with a dinner […]
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Rumford board discusses Congress Street trees, winter parking ban
RUMFORD — Selectmen decided to make plans to remove the trees on lower Congress Street, citing root damage to the sidewalks and sewers at the board’s meeting Thursday night. The town has plans to replace some of the sidewalks along Congress Street next year. If the trees were to stay, their roots would damage the […]
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Laughter, good cheer greet employees, volunteers at Night of Appreciation
MEXICO — A couple who volunteer wherever they’re needed in town were honored as Citizens of the Year at Thursday’s Night of Appreciation. Joe and Marjorie Richard, married for 54 years and parents of seven children, volunteer at the weekly Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service lunches, help groom snowmobile trails, participate in the annual […]
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Rumford voters turn down fireworks moratorium
RUMFORD — Residents of Rumford voted 19-11 against placing a six-month moratorium on fireworks at a special town meeting Thursday night. Several residents, many who were against the moratorium, defended their right to use fireworks, as long as they used them responsibly and didn’t ignite them off after 10 p.m. Many opponents of the moratorium […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Amy L. Ferron, 31, of Norway, Oct. 17, theft, Oxford Police Department. * Benjamin J. Humphreys, 18, of Rumford, Oct. 17, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Augustus Buck, 40, of Turner, Oct. 18, domestic assault, Maine State Police.
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County Commissioner Merrill facing former rival again after close 2008 race
PARIS — Steve Merrill, an Oxford County commissioner for 18 years, is in for a rematch against Charleen Chase, the former CEO of Community Concepts, after a narrow victory in 2008. In the 2008 election, an initial count found Chase and Merrill just 25 votes apart with Chase at 5,351 and Merrill at 5,376. Chase […]
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Dixfield warrant vote a formality, selectman says
DIXFIELD — Board of Selectmen Chairman Malcolm Gill said Thursday the vote on signing the election warrant this week was a formality, because the board already voted to place the items on the ballot. At issue was a 2-2 vote Monday night on signing the Nov. 6 warrant. Selectmen Scott Belskis and Hart Daley voted […]