PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Kevin E. Pettegrow, 30, of Rumford, Sept. 26, domestic violence assault with priors and violation of bail condition, Rumford Police Department. * Lisa A. Fowler, 53, of Mexico, Sept. 27, operating under the influence, Rumford Police Department. * Travis L. Child, 26, of Peru, […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Police Department handled 94 calls from Sept. 1 to 19. Among them are the following: Arrests * John Ciliberti, 41, Mexico, domestic violence assault, 4:48 p.m. Sept. 10. Ciliberti was arrested for Mexico police and taken to Oxford County Jail in Paris. * Monique Hill, 24, Roxbury, operating under the influence, 11:54 […]
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ATV Toy Run from Farmington to Canton and Jay gives Operation Santa Claus ‘big start’
WILTON — Saturday’s rain was great for ducks and geese lined with down feathers, but not so much for 250 jacketed participants in the 16th annual Whistle Stop Trail ATV Toy Run. Although participation was down about 400 people from past rides due to the weather, the enthusiasm and donations from those who participated was […]
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Dixfield police hosting Drug Take-Back Day
DIXFIELD — Local police will set up at the Town Office on Saturday to receive unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal, Chief Richard A. Pickett said Friday. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29. There will be a sandwich-board sign near the entrance door, and an officer will be […]
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Volunteers join Band of Gypsies to bring Christmas cheer to River Valley children in need
DIXFIELD — Volunteers trying to bring Christmas cheer to more than 400 River Valley area children this winter are seeking help from area businesses and the public. Additionally, momentum and ideas for fundraisers for the Band of Gypsies are exploding across its Facebook site, as membership in the new nonprofit organization has rapidly expanded from […]
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Casablanca Cinema closes
BETHEL — The Casablanca Theater has closed. The four-screen theater shut down last Thursday. A sign on the billboard and on the Casablanca website says, “We are closed. Thank you for your patronage.” Owner Elaine Riendeau said Monday that the number of customers has been declining for several years, but that the advent of digital […]
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Rumford powerlifter, 81, seeks 8th world title in Las Vegas
RUMFORD — Richard “Dick” G. Austin, 81, has won every powerlifting competition he’s entered in his 68-year career. The Rumford native, who retired after working 40 years for the local paper mill, has also set many world and national records that have yet to be broken. “I’ve had the pleasure of never placing lower than […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Dec. 4 in 11th District Court: * Robert Heikkinen, 23, operating under the influence, 1:04 a.m. Sept. 23 on Maine Avenue. He was released on $800 unsecured bail. * David Clark, 50, Rumford, refusal to submit to arrest or detention, 2 p.m. Sept. 19 on […]
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Avon woman escapes injury after passing out while driving on Route 2 in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — An Avon woman escaped injury Wednesday afternoon when police say she apparently passed out due to a medical emergency while driving west on U.S. Route 2. The 2002 Ford van driven by Paula L. Viles, 47, traveled a few hundred feet through a rock-strewn drainage ditch and onto a snowmobile trail before stopping […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John E. Geyer, 35, of Paris, Sept. 25, domestic assault, Oxford Police Department. * Laura A. Gleason, 22, of Waterford, Sept. 25, operating under the influence, Paris Police Department. * John E. Grant Jr., 21, of Norway, Sept. 25, operating under the influence, […]