AUBURN — A Lewiston man convicted of killing a downstairs tenant is seeking a new trial claiming a prosecutor prejudiced the jury during closing arguments by gesturing and mouthing answers behind the back of the defense attorney. Buddy Robinson was found guilty in the 2011 beating and drowning death of 22-year-old Christiana Fesmire, who lived […]
June 2014
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Twin Cities to offer extended hours for absentee balloting
The city clerk’s offices in Lewiston and Auburn will hold extended office hours Thursday, June 5, to accommodate voters who would like to vote absentee in the June 10 state primary and special municipal elections. Both offices will be open until 7 p.m. June 5 to serve residents who need to register to vote, pick […]
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Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford police chief makes case for second detective
RUMFORD — Police Chief Stacy Carter believes that merging Rumford and Mexico police departments to deal with the continued uptick in most crimes would be beneficial to both towns. The issue is being studied by residents and officials from both towns. “I believe that it would help,” Carter said Tuesday afternoon. “I believe that we […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Buckfield Rescue in EMS spotlight
BUCKFIELD — Town Manager Cindy Dunn informed selectmen Tuesday night that Buckfield Rescue was featured in a recent article by Maine Emergency Medical Services. The article said the rescue service began in Buckfield in 1971 and was originally partnered with Hebron. Nine years ago, Buckfield Rescue became a municipal service and advanced EMT Lisa Bennett […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford students chosen for naturalists program
RUMFORD — Middle school students at Holy Savior School in Rumford will have the opportunity this fall to participate in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Lunder New Naturalist pilot program, teacher Michelle Ladd said Tuesday afternoon. Ladd said students went on a field trip last year and learned about marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Hartford warrant set for Thursday hearing
HARTFORD — A hearing on the annual town meeting warrant is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Town Hall. The 58 articles include budget requests totaling $2.12 million. This year’s budget was $2 million. A proposed $2,000 increase in administration is due in part to higher health insurance, mileage, telephone and Internet […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Road contracts signed in Newry
NEWRY — Selectmen on Tuesday signed a contract for road repairs and another for sealing cracks on a section of Sunday River Road and in the Bear River Grange Hall parking lot. Selectmen also decided when they should get paid, after Administrator Loretta Powers read a resident’s complaint about the matter. Bethel contractor D.A. Wilson […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
RSU 10 passes 2014-15 budget; now it’s on to referendum
DIXFIELD — The $36.2 million budget proposed for RSU for 2014-15 was approved by 100 or so residents at a districtwide meeting Tuesday night at Dirigo High School. Residents of the 12 member towns had a chance to ask questions about each component of the budget. Rumford resident Candace Casey motioned to cut the $13.1 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Plow truck, sidewalk construction on Bethel warrant
BETHEL — Voters will decide whether to buy a plow truck and build a sidewalk when they gather for the annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Crescent Park School. Selectmen Chairman Stan Howe said Tuesday night that the 2014-15 municipal budget is “slightly higher” than this year’s approximately $6 million total. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrest was logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Timothy R. Newell, 22, South Paris, criminal speeding, 7:18 a.m. June 2 in Norway by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.