CANTON — A Rumford woman remained hospitalized Tuesday night at Maine Medical Center in Portland with injuries from a head-on collision on Route 108 Friday. Longtime Canton farmer Norris Conant was charged with drunken-driving in the crash. Michelle Legault, 43, of 26 Spruce St., said she suffered a fractured neck and broken leg. “I’m weak, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cynthia J. Goodrich, 39, of Bryant Pond, Oct. 24, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Keng Lee, 26, of Morgantown, N.C., Oct. 24, violation of protective order, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Rachel L. Webber, 37, […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
Patrol officers responded to 103 complaints from noon on Oct. 16 to noon on Oct. 24. Arrests/summonses Oct. 16 at 9:25 p.m., Jennifer Fligg, 33, Rumford, was arrested by Patrolman Joseph Sage on the Ellis River Road on a charge of domestic violence assault. Fligg posted $600 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in […]
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Third proposed Rumford wind ordinance already creating confusion
RUMFORD — Despite spending more than two years to create a wind power ordinance that residents will adopt, many are still confused about what it means. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Tuesday that those who contacted him believe that by voting yes on it at the polls on Nov. 8 it means they are voting […]
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Decision on road maintenance gets bumpy response
MEXICO — Selectmen voted Tuesday night to discontinue the practice of plowing and maintaining Albert Aniel’s driveway off Backkingdom Road. Town Manager John Madigan presented the last of his findings on where the Backkingdom Road ends. For more than 30 years the town has been plowing and providing road maintenance up to Aniel’s front door. […]
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Mt. Blue basketball home games will be in district
FARMINGTON – The 18 Mt. Blue High School home varsity and junior varsity basketball games will be held in the district, the RSU 9 board voted unanimously Tuesday. The decision ended weeks of controversy over where the teams would play. It was followed by loud cheering and applause from a meeting room crowded with more […]
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Rumford still waiting on funding for large repairs from Irene
RUMFORD — Town officials continue to wait and hope that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its Maine counterpart will reimburse Rumford for storm damage. On Aug. 28, Tropical Storm Irene dumped 6 inches of rain on the town in just a few hours, washing out the Swain Road bridge over Bean Brook. Additionally, Isthmus, […]
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Rumford Police – Arrests
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Jan. 3 in Rumford District Court: * Christopher Touchette, 27, Rumford, operating under the influence, 1:12 p.m. Oct. 22 on Maine Avenue. He was released on $700 unsecured bail. * Amber Grassette, 21, Rumford, operating under the influence, 1:06 a.m. Oct. 22 on […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD— The Police Department responded to 30 incidents from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25. Criminal mischief * On Oct. 18 at 9:13 a.m. a Regional School Unit 10 employee reported graffiti on the dugouts at Marble Park. Police have suspects in the case. Accidents * Jacob Girardin, 18, of Canton struck a deer on the […]