RUMFORD — Police continue to pursue leads into the theft of a Mexican boa constrictor valued at $400 and reported missing Oct. 5. Officer Dave Hodgson said Tuesday that he believes the snake was taken by someone two weeks prior to Oct. 5. Anyone who has seen the 3-foot-long tan and brown snake or has […]
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Town of Mexico plans night of appreciation
MEXICO — The town’s annual night of appreciation will be held Oct. 20 at the Mexico Recreation Center. The event is an invitation-only dinner where selectmen show their appreciation to town employees, committee members and volunteers. Various awards, including citizen of the year, volunteer of the year, and employee of the year, will be presented. […]
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Mexico board tables plowing issue
MEXICO — Selectmen on Tuesday tabled the issue of whether the town should continue plowing Backkingdom Road all the way to Albert Aniel’s doorstep, because they want more information. Town Manager John Madigan had learned that the road possibly ended 300 or more feet before Aniel’s door step. At Tuesday’s meeting, Madigan presented historical data, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Donald J. Roy, 46, of Bethel, Oct. 6, operating after suspension and violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Elicia A. Vazquez, 23, of Windham, Oct. 6, possession of scheduled drug and violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
RUMFORD — Patrol officers responded to 128 complaints from noon Oct. 2 to midnight Oct. 10. Arrests/summonses Oct. 3 at 8:15 a.m., Arthur MacIsaac, 37, of Rumford was arrested by Patrolman Brad Gallant on Bridge Street on a charge of operating after suspension. MacIsaac posted $400 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in Rumford […]
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COPS grant approved by selectmen
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday unanimously approved acceptance of a federal grant to hire a full-time police officer to focus on domestic violence cases. The $189,617 award from COPS, or Community Oriented Policing Services, will pay for the position for up to four years. Police Chief Richard A. Pickett personally thanked each selectmen for letting […]
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Afghanistan: 10 years of war. For many Maine families the long wait goes on
RUMFORD — Americans first learned about Operation Enduring Freedom as they watched airstrikes on Kabul, Afghanistan at 5 p.m. Oct. 7, 2001. Ten years later Maine has sent scores of troops and lost 18 sons. Currently, 90,000 U.S. troops are deployed in Afghanistan, according to NATO. What is left in the wake of that many […]
Posted inRiver Valley, The Franklin Journal
Oct. 11 Rumford selectmen meeting postponed
RUMFORD — Tonight’s special selectmen meeting at 7 o’clock to deal with a couple of matters involving Gateway Plaza LLC, owner of the new Amato’s restaurant, has been postponed. Approval is sought for a mortgage note and a quitclaim deed for 438 Waldo St. to Gateway Plaza LLC. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said early Tuesday […]