RUMFORD — In 20 minutes Thursday night, less than two dozen voters approved creation of three tax increment financing districts to grow jobs and improve the River Valley economy. There was little discussion at either meeting or the 20-minute public hearing beforehand. Selectmen must now wait and see if and when investors take notice that […]
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Canton selectmen OK rules for meetings
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday night approved rules for its meetings that require anyone wishing to speak to fill out a form five days beforehand. Selectman Scotty Kilbreth presented the list of rules, which will be read at the beginning of each meeting. “This is so people will understand that while the […]
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Hearing, special town meeting set on proposed Rumford TIF districts
RUMFORD — Selectmen will convene a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday to take comment on the proposed creation of three tax-increment financing districts. A special town meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 to act on each district. Both meetings will be held in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen would like approval to designate: […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Derek Martin, 27, of Rumford, Feb. 21, fugitive from justice on North Dakota warrant, Rumford Police Department. * Donald R. Staples Sr., 64, of Porter, Feb. 21, domestic violence assault, $500 cash bail, Maine State Police.
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Complaints to police on rise
MEXICO — Complaints to the Police Department are on track to set a record, if the pace of the first two months of 2012 continue. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said the department has received 60 complaints during the past two weeks, and the total by the end of the month could be more than 300. “Seems […]
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Local access channel TV station has new digs
MEXICO — The Western Valley Access Channel, headed up by station manager Pam Bevins, has a new home upstairs in the Region 9 School of Applied Technology building. “This is working out great,” she said. “We’re looking forward to working with the students, to have the instructors bring them up here as part of their […]
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Classes offered on physical, financial safety
MEXICO — A four-week class aimed at teaching older residents how to keep themselves safe, both physically and financially, will be held starting March 5. The session begins at 2:15 p.m. at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology on River Road. The free classes will be led by police, fire, or other emergency personnel, […]
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Rumford police arrests
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on April 3 in Rumford District Court: * Joshua Henderson, 21, Rumford, operating under the influence, 11:15 p.m. Feb. 18 on Andover Road. He was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on May 8 in Rumford District Court. * Elizabeth Barnett, […]
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Bethel man indicted on sexual-abuse charges
BETHEL — A registered sex offender was indicted Friday on three counts of sexually abusing a minor. Christopher Lee Sheldon, 27, of 23 Mason St., Apt. 18, Bethel, faces three felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor and a charge of violation of condition of release. Sheldon was originally arrested Jan. 5 after Rumford […]
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Pictures of veterans, soldiers sought by Rumford Legion Auxiliary for memory wall
RUMFORD — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 is looking for families to submit pictures of their beloved soldier or veteran to help create a wall of memory. The wall is for the second annual Super Benefit on April 7. “We will be honoring local soldiers and veterans,” Kelly DeRoche, second vice president, said in […]