MEXICO — Police have been busy responding to another rash of vehicle break-ins during the past week, similar to a period a couple of months ago. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said all vehicles had been left unlocked in the yards of their owners. He advises owners to always lock their cars and trucks. * At 8:22 […]
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Rumford board backs proposed hand-carry boat launch on Androscoggin
RUMFORD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust got the green light from selectmen Thursday night to construct a canoe/kayak launch site on the Androscoggin River at Rumford Point. The board’s 5-0 vote supporting the Bethel-based trust’s endeavor means the trust can now seek funding for the project, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Tuesday afternoon. It’s a […]
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Mexico Recreation Committee now full
MEXICO — Selectmen appointed a businessman as the newest member of the Recreation Committee, agreed to look into buying gasoline from the Maine Department of Transportation and deferred purchase of heating oil until rack prices can be determined. The board met Tuesday night following nearly 90 minutes in public hearings. Ralph Santillo III, owner of […]
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Voters to act on fireworks ban, mobile home park moratorium
MEXICO — Residents will have two local questions on the Nov. 6 ballot thanks to actions taken Tuesday night by selectmen following a series of public hearings. The first will ask whether residents want to have an ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of consumer fireworks. The second would place a six-month moratorium on new […]
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Andover woman falls asleep at wheel in Route 108 crash, police say
CANTON — An Andover woman escaped serious injury early Sunday afternoon after falling asleep while driving south on Route 108 and crashing into trees, police said. Sharon Hutchins, 64, complained of minor pain after Canton firefighters cut the door off her 2007 Subaru Forester to get her out, Oxford County Deputy Cpl. Chancey Libby said […]
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Boom in fireworks complaints prompts Rumford board to seek moratorium
RUMFORD — A special town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, to consider enacting a 180-day moratorium on the use of consumer fireworks in town. Should the moratorium be enacted, it will be illegal to set off fireworks in Rumford, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Tuesday afternoon. On Jan. 1, Maine […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Raymond K. Rowell, 25, of Andover, Sept. 24, failure to pay fines, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Kaleb Vaillancourt, 18, of Norway, Sept. 24, violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * Keith L. Wolcott, 31, of Waterford, Sept. 24, domestic violence assault, Maine […]
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Bryant Pond man dies after motorcycle accident
A Bryant Pond man critically injured in a motorcycle accident Sept. 3 died Saturday. Raymond S. Melanson, 61, died at home, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He and his wife, Carol, had two sons and four grandchildren. On Sept. 3, Melanson was riding his 2010 Yamaha touring motorcycle when he sideswiped a utility […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Alden R. Mason Jr., 39, of Greenwood, Sept. 19, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, Maine State Police. * Lorrie-Ann Doherty, 35, of Rumford, Sept. 20, domestic violence assault, Rumford Police Department. * Michael R. Nickerson, 55, of Mexico, Sept. 20, failure to pay fines, […]