MEXICO — Mexico Police responded to 97 incidents from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5. Among the incidents since Sept. 22 were: Drugs * On Oct. 5 Mexico police working with Oxford County Sheriff’s Cpl. Chancy Libby eradicated 21 marijuana plants from the woods near Poplar Hill Road. The Department was notified of the plot by […]
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Dirigo students plan fundraiser for trip
DIXFIELD — The Dirigo Middle School eighth-grade class is hoping to raise money by hosting a scrapbooking event on Nov. 6 and giving an incentive for people to register before Oct. 15. The event will be held at the Dirigo Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The […]
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Veteran takes a stand on wind projects in Byron and Roxbury
BYRON — The United States flag holds different meanings for many Americans, but for a 30-year military veteran in Byron the flag represents his right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Dan DeRaspe, who retired as a master sergeant in the Army, resides next to Garland Pond in Byron and is upset over […]
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Buckfield students take up Dempsey Challenge
BUCKFIELD — Austin Dooley’s aunt had breast cancer. Stacy Pepin’s aunt and grandfather died from cancer. And Alexander Bedard believes it’s a good thing for people, even those who have no direct connection to cancer, to help raise funds to fight the disease. The three Buckfield Junior-Senior High School seniors are among eight students and […]
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Prescription drug take-back day set for Oct. 29
RUMFORD — Law enforcement agencies across the nation will be participating in a Drug Prescription Take Back Day on Oct. 29. Nationally, approximately 2,500 teens abuse prescription medications on a daily basis, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Proper disposal of medications is a way to combat that staggering statistic. The DEA reports that […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Andrew J. Freeman, 21, of Paris, Oct. 3, domestic violence assault, released on personal recognizance, Paris Police Department. * Jordan W. Gurschick, 20, of Turner, Oct. 3, operating after suspension, released on personal recognizance, Norway Police Department. * Brian W. Scribner, 43, […]
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Rumford board unanimously approves signs that town is against domestic violence
RUMFORD — Selectmen unanimously approved funds Tuesday night for signs stating the town has zero tolerance for domestic violence. Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter proposed pulling $600 from the drug forfeiture account to pay for six signs. He said he chose that source of money because cases of domestic violence often go hand-in-hand with drug and […]
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Pennacook to present new exhibit Friday
RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center is presenting a unusual twist at the unveiling of a new art exhibit Friday at the River Valley Technology Center on Lowell Street. A reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit features the works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, charcoal and colored pencil, hand weaving and photography […]
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Peru to vote on wind moratorium, old school
PERU — Voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether to adopt a wind power development moratorium and whether to raze the old elementary school or lease it to a group for a community center. The Board of Selectmen signed the warrant Monday night. The first article calls for a 180-day moratorium on industrial wind power […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Adam L. Downs, 30, of Mexico, Sept. 30, disorderly conduct, $300 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. * Thomas J. Gilbert Jr., 21, of Rumford, Sept. 30, failure to appear for assault charge, $200 cash bail, Mexico Police Department. * Jacob A. Ortiz, […]