DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectman was told Monday night that a new police officer has been hired through the federal community policing grant program. Chief Richard A. Pickett introduced Dustin Broughton of Rumford to the board, saying he would be a credit to the community and staff. He said Broughton’s first day on the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Shannon Dolan, 29, of Rumford, Jan. 6, assault, Rumford Police Department. * Jesse I. Minnerly, 20, of Oxford, Jan. 6, theft, $100 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Jonathan J. Nurse, 37, of Mexico, Jan. 6, assault and violation of bail condition, […]
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Massachusetts hiker dies after 800-foot plunge on Mount Washington
PINKHAM NOTCH, N.H. — A Massachusetts man who solo hiked up Mount Washington for a day trip on Monday, died during the descent that night, Colleen Mainville, White Mountain National Forest spokeswoman, said on Tuesday. Patrick Scott Powers, 46, of Mansfield, slipped and fell 800 feet down snow- and ice-covered slopes into Tuckerman’s Ravine, she […]
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Penny-pinchers find ‘profitable’ advice at couponing workshop in Mexico
MEXICO — The best way to save money is to always plan ahead. Whether stocking up on frequently used items, preparing for the cold days of winter or knowing what will be served for supper, just a little planning can make all the difference. Dozens of people learned that rule Saturday when they attended the […]
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Rumford officials continue silence on $6,000 settlement releasing Public Works employee
RUMFORD — Town officials continue to remain mum on reasons why they paid Robert J. Bradley Jr. $6,000 to resign in November from his job of 25 years with the Public Works Department. A Sun Journal Freedom of Access Act request filed last month with Town Manager Carlo Puiia revealed two disciplinary decisions against Bradley: […]
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Rumford’s Swain Road closed to traffic Monday for bridge construction
RUMFORD — Construction begins Monday, Jan. 9, to replace a temporary logging bridge over Bean Brook on Swain Road with a twin box culvert. The work by CPM Constructors of Freeport is estimated to take 2 ½ weeks, provided there are no unforeseen weather problems, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said early Friday afternoon. “The town […]
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Bethel man accused of sexual abuse appears in court
PARIS — A Bethel sex offender charged with abusing a teen girl appeared in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday. Christopher Lee Sheldon, 27, of 23 Mason St., Apt. 18, in Bethel, faces two felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor. His bail was set at $500 cash or a supervised release through Maine […]
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Bethel man charged with attacking woman with shotgun
BETHEL — A local man is accused of holding a gun to a woman’s head and not allowing her to call 911. Brian Piawlock, 53, of 502 East Bethel Road is charged with domestic assault, obstructing the report of a crime, criminal restraint, aggravated assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a […]
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Bethel sex offender charged with sexually abusing teen girl
BETHEL — A registered sex offender living in town was charged Thursday with sexually abusing a teen girl, Rumford police Detective Sgt. James Bernard said. Christopher Lee Sheldon, 27, of 23 Mason St., Apt. 18, was charged with two felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Unable to make bail, Sheldon was taken to […]
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Rumford board agrees to absorb new state fee for background checks for cabbies for now
RUMFORD — Cabbies and owners of two local cab companies denounced a proposal Thursday night to charge cabbies an extra $22 to cover a new state fee for background checks when they apply annually for licenses. They argued that they’re providing Rumford a service by taking intoxicated fares home and putting themselves in danger in […]