RUMFORD — “Fifteen miles!” Tyler Steward yelled, pedaling his bicycle on the Hosmer Field track during Saturday’s Holy Savior Catholic School Bike-a-thon benefit. Twenty laps around the track equals 5 miles. Like a stock-car racer doing victory laps, Steward proudly pumped his fist and right arm into the air, repeatedly yelling, “15 miles!” The milestone, […]
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Foliage color now peaking in Western Maine
RUMFORD — Drivers and homeowners in Western Maine already know that peak foliage color has arrived and with it, more rain and fog. The Maine Forest Service and state park rangers are seeing peak leaf color or at least 75 percent color change in Rangeley, Kingfield, Farmington, Rumford and Bethel, according to the fifth 2011 […]
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Dance to raise funds for ATV for Mexico Fire Department
MEXICO — The Mexico Fire Department ATV Fundraiser Committee is planning to host a Halloween Dance on Oct. 29 in hopes of reaching its goal of $10,000. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 for a social hour before the dance. The band Fair Enough will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will […]
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Dixfield society shares scrapbook collection
DIXFIELD — People pored over scrapbooks of old newspaper clippings and photos here Thursday night as the Dixfield Historical Society opened up its collection to the public. Minnie Hutchinson Blodgett, 87, of Carthage and her daughter Barbara Blodgett Chase said they hoped to find clippings about their family’s past. They have been working on genealogy […]
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Motorcyclist injured in Byron accident airlifted to Lewiston hospital
BYRON — A husband and wife were hurt in a motorcycle accident Sunday, and she was flown to a Lewiston hospital with a possible head injury, a county deputy said. Rachel and James Lynch were riding motorcycles on Route 17 near Coos Canyon at the time, Lt. Christopher Wainwright of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Students focus on future educational opportunities
RUMFORD — Freshmen and seniors from Mountain Valley and Dirigo high schools spent Wednesday learning about future educational opportunities. Freshmen heard about courses offered by Vocational Region 9 and seniors learned the ins and outs of writing college essays, financial aid and the college admission process. “These are the things we need to get kids […]
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Two charged in Canton dog cruelty case
CANTON — Two men were charged with animal cruelty Wednesday after officials found a dead dog and two emaciated ones at their house at 134 Campbell Road. The names of the two who were issued court summonses were not released by Oxford County Detective Thomas Harriman. Harriman and Animal Control Officer Tracy Wing went to […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Dec. 6 in Rumford District Court: * Robert Montalvo, 42, Dickinson, Texas, operating after suspension, 1:15 a.m. Oct. 10 on Route 2. He was released on $60 cash bail and will be arraigned on Jan. 3 in Rumford District Court. * Greg Gibbons, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Deborah B. Benoit, 48, of Hartford, Oct. 10, domestic violence assault, released on personal recognizance, Maine State Police. Michael J. Demaio, 28, of Rumford, Oct. 10, operating after suspension, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Courtney Durgin, 20, of Norway, Oct. 11, […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Dec. 6 in Rumford District Court: * David Crosby, 35, Mexico, burglary, assault and criminal trespass, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29 on Prospect Avenue. He was released on $1,200 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Dec. 16 in South Paris Superior Court. * Shaunna Paquette, […]