Editor’s note: In October 2017, this case was filed as part of a deal in which defendant agreed to complete a court-ordered program in New York State and refrain from any criminal conduct for six months. In July 2018, the case was dismissed based on completion of these requirements. AUBURN — A Pennsylvania man charged with […]
Judith Meyer
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Auburn police charge Pennsylvania man with aggravated sex trafficking
Editor’s note: In October 2017, this case was filed as part of a deal in which defendant agreed to complete a court-ordered program in New York State and refrain from any criminal conduct for six months. In July 2018, the case was dismissed based on completion of these requirements. AUBURN — Police announced Thursday afternoon they […]
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13 years later: Dixfield cats waiting for inheritance
When Barbara Thorpe died in 2002, she left the bulk of her $200,000 estate “for the purpose of providing shelter, food and health care for abandoned and unwanted cats in the town of Dixfield.” Over the past 13 years, however, no more than a few thousand dollars have been disbursed for the cats’ care. Lawyers […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Romeo Parent murder: A deadly circle of friends, drugs and crime
Parent’s family found it terribly sad and more than scary to learn about what one family member called ‘wanderers’ — youths who don’t have a direction, a safe home or anyone responsible to love them.
Posted inRiver Valley
Two area youths help capture robbery suspects
MEXICO — Two school boys’ quick thinking helped police arrest two men on a charge of attempted robbery. On Monday officer Kyle Matthews charged 19-year-olds Joshua Weldon and Brandon Buzynski, both of Shapleigh, with attempted robbery. Weldon was also charged with Class D assault. The school boys were riding bikes on River Road in Mexico […]
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Finance Committee member clashes with Rumford police over alcohol charge
RUMFORD — A Finance Committee member charged with providing a place for a minor to drink alcohol on Sunday night has since accused police of specifically targeting her when she sought help resolving a domestic altercation. Police say otherwise. Early Sunday evening, Sgt. David Bean summoned Jennifer Norris, 37, on a charge of furnishing a […]
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Jay Girls’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball Coach: Chris Bessey (seventh year) Last year’s record: 19-4, won Class C state title Returning letter winners: Seniors – Hillary Deane (5-9 forward), Mallory Bonnevie (5-7 guard), Gina Nemi (5-9 forward), Kelsea Beisaw (5-4 guard); Juniors – Beth Moore (5-9 forward), Alannah White (5-6 guard), Brittany DiPompo (5-6 guard); Sophomores – Alexis Blodgett […]
Posted inSpecials
GNG Cross Country
Coach: Adam Zukowski (third year) Returning letter winners: Boys: Senior — Jackson Marshall; Junior — Ben Schaeffer; Sophomores — Dylan Fowler, Aaron Grondin, Adam Healy, Jeremy Holmquist, Danny Marshall, Ethan Ridge. Girls: Senior — Caroline Glennon; Junior — Rachel Edson; Sophomore — Elizabeth Pflugradt. Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — Ethan Ray; Sophomores — Mitchell Stephens; […]
Posted inNation / World
Facebook list: Narcissism or a social shift?
PHILADELPHIA – It’s called “25 Random Things About Me.” It lives on Facebook, the popular social-networking Web site. It’s a list you fill with 25 items of personal information, ranging from the trivial to the intimate. Trivial: “I hate tuna.” Personal: “Part of me hasn’t grown past the moment of my father’s death.” Intimate: “I […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS – The following arrests were recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Daniel Elmer Smith, 65, of Norway, Aug. 22, Oxford County Superior Court warrant for unpaid fines for unlawful possession of oxycodone, $455 bail, Norway Police Department. • Terry L. Walker, 43, of Greenwood, Aug. 22, probation violation, no bail listed as of […]