NEWRY — To commemorate its 30th winter season in January and answer growing demand, Maine Handicapped Skiing will expand its program offerings at various alpine and Nordic venues this winter. That’s why the nonprofit organization seeks additional volunteer instructors to help deliver the program. The MHS offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons to people with […]
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Friends of Peru School ready to work on school
PERU — Voters on Tuesday approved leasing the old school building to Friends of Peru School. The tally was 369-226. The building has caused contention in the town since the new elementary school opened three years ago. A petition submitted by Rick Wilson in October put the measure to a townwide vote. There were two […]
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Mexico selectmen discuss lowering electric bill through Electricity Maine
MEXICO — Selectmen learned at a meeting Tuesday night of a business that could help lower the town’s electric bills. Mexico town secretary Sheryl Briggs presented information from Electricity Maine, a Maine owned and operated electricity supplier serving residents and small businesses. Briggs said that by going through Electricity Maine as a supplier, the town […]
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Rumford wind ordinance OK’d; Charter amendment fails
RUMFORD — Third time’s a charm proved true Tuesday when a majority of voters overwhelmingly approved the third proposed wind ordinance in two years. The tally was 1,137 “yes” to 465 “no,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. Fifty ballots were blank, meaning those voters didn’t select either answer. The vote essentially kills any wind farms […]
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Bethel man pleads not guilty to attacking deputy
PARIS — A Bethel man charged with assaulting a sheriff’s deputy pleaded not guilty and is seeking to withdraw a guilty plea in a previous charge. James D. Irish, 27, is charged with attacking Deputy Matthew Noyes of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, who chased Irish into the woods after a high-speed pursuit in July, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Meghan L. Bowie, 26, of Oxford, Nov. 4, failure to appear, Paris Police Department. * Ryan P. Dean, 28, of Norway, Nov. 4, operating after suspension and failure to stop for an officer, $750 cash bail, Norway Police Department. * Jeffrey R. […]