PERU — The town has scheduled a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 27, on three warrant articles that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot, Selectman Tim Holland said Wednesday. The first article is to decide whether to adopt a sixth-month moratorium on industrial wind power projects. A town committee is developing an ordinance to govern […]
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Rumford magician plans great escape
RUMFORD — With nothing up his sleeve, including past experience or practice, Scot Grassette of Rumford plans to perform a grand escape. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Grassette, owner of 49 Franklin in Rumford, is hosting a magic hoedown and thrill show at his reception hall at 49 Franklin St. He hopes to perform an escape […]
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Maine couple wins wife carrying championship in Newry
NEWRY — Rocco Andreozzi and partner Kim Wasko expected the competition to be tough, but knowing their adversaries may have improved their odds. Andreozzi and Wasko of Bethel took first place at Sunday River’s 12th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River Ski Resort on Saturday. They finished the final run with a […]
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Weak, infected pets found in Rumford apartment
RUMFORD — A woman who left cats, dogs and an iguana without food or water in her vacant apartment this week is under investigation for animal cruelty, an official said. Animal Control Officer Sue Milligan said she began receiving complaints Tuesday that a woman in an apartment at 30 Falmouth St. had left her animals […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Greg A. Fowler, 41, of Mexico, Oct. 4, failure to pay fines, $1,325 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. Sean T. McDonough, 29, of Portland, Oct. 5, leaving the scene of an accident, operating after suspension, operating under the influence, criminal mischief, unauthorized use […]
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Dixfield outdoor market seeks new chairperson
DIXFIELD — Ralph and Norine Clarke have spent years helping to run the Main Street outdoor market. Next year they are hoping to find someone to fill their shoes. The Dixfield outdoor market is held annually on Main Street on the third Sunday in August. The proceeds go to various organizations around the River Valley […]
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Oxford County GOP takes straw poll at fairs
FRYEBURG — The Oxford County Republicans have been conducting a straw presidential poll at the Fryeburg Fair. The poll was started at the Oxford County Fair and the results will be published on the party’s website when it’s finished, Oxford County Republican Party Chairman Steve Merrill said. Merrill said the poll was open to all […]
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Correction: Peru warrant
PERU — A story on the Peru selectmen’s meeting published on Page B1 of Wednesday’s River Valley edition should have said a warrant article asking for $7,000 to drill a well for the town office will be on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — Police responded to 30 incidents from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5. Criminal mischief * On Sept. 28 a Dix Avenue resident reported someone stole two bicycles from her yard and they were located down the street destroyed. Estimated damage was $500. Arrest * Tyler Amburg, 26, of Carthage, was charged with violating conditions […]