HARTFORD — A man died after being taken into custody Monday night on Pratt Hill Road, according to an Oxford County Sheriff’s Office statement. Jacob Hackett, 45, of Buckfield was discovered damaging the interior of a home after the owner fled to a neighbor’s house to contact police, Deputy Chief James Urquhart wrote in the […]
A.M. Sheehan
Staff Writer
A.M. Sheehan has been in the news business for 40 years, including time as an editor at the Chatham Courier in N.Y., Kitchenware News, Beachcomber and Dover Community News in N.H., and the Summerville Journal Scene, Georgetown Times, Waccamaw Times and Inlet Outlet in S.C. In Maine she has been an editor for the
Advertiser Democrat, Bethel Citizen, Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser, and is currently managing editor for the Sun Journal's group of western Maine weeklies. She is a former journalist of the year in Maine, a Pulitzer finalist and winner of the Michael Kelley Award, the Polk Award and the Casey Medal Award. A.M. enjoys reading, theater, cooking and gardening.
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Oxford targets sex trafficking
OXFORD — On August 11, the Oxford Police Department carried out an operation aimed at addressing prostitution and the trafficking of individuals for sexual exploitation. As part of this operation, Oxford PD Officers apprehended four individuals, referred to as “Johns,” who were involved in engaging with prostitutes, said Police Chief Rickie Jack in a […]
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In this ‘cultural island’ in the mountains of Maine
(The conclusion of “In this ‘cultural island’ in the mountains of Maine”.) BETHEL — Psychologist Kurt Lewin, one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational and applied psychology, and the founder of the National Training Labs (NTL) chose Bethel to administer his training, but died of a heart attack before his arrival in 1946. Despite […]
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Andover Summer Concert Series welcomes Steve Moore
ANDOVER — Singer/Guitarist Steve Moore will perform at The Andover Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Gazebo on The Andover Town Common. Steve Moore regularly performs all across the State of Maine and other venues in New England and features a varied selection of Americana, Rock and […]
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Thank you sponsors, volunteers!
To the Editor: On Saturday, July 15, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as Bethel’s Summerfest kicked off. The day started with a spectacular parade, and happy children filled the streets. On the common, the tantalizing aroma of fried dough, baked potatoes, and sausage enveloped everyone. Across the lawn at the Moses Mason House, children […]
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FBI assists Norway Police with major drug bust
NORWAY — The Norway Police Department, assisted by officer from Paris and Rumford police departments, Maine State Police and the FBI Southern Maine Gang Task Force, executed a search warrant at 157 Ralph Richardson Road in Norway July 13. According to Norway Police Chief Jeff Campbell, the warrant was a result of an ongoing investigationinto […]
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Jail log
Oxford County Jail Log for week ending July 10, 2023.PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.Mark A. Theriault, 57, Milton Township, violating condition of release, 1:13 p.m., June 30, Milton, Oxford County SheriffMichael R. Moores, 38, Oxford, two counts violating condition of release, 12:48 a.m., July 1, Norway […]
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Partners join Paris Police Department
PARIS — Canadian born and raised Breagh Pyburn, 35, of Paris always knew she wanted to be in law enforcement. Her childhood dream was to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She’s not sure where this dream came from as no one in her family is in law enforcement, “but I always had it.” Instead, […]
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Two charged with trafficking
OXFORD — On Thursday, June 15, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack, officers from the Oxford Police Department responded to a local business for a report of a male in a vehicle in the parking lot consuming drugs. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the male inside the vehicle and found him to be […]
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Slots open for spay-neuter clinic at RPC
PARIS — There are still slots open for the low cost feline Spay/Neuter Clinic at Responsible Pet Care. The clinic is being held at the shelter; 9 Swallow Road (off High Street across from Paris Elementary School) in Paris, July 7, 8, 9. Animals are dropped off between 7 and 9 a.m. and picked up […]