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Bethel
News and information about the Bethel area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log: March 21, 2022
• Angela L. Dean, 39, of 254 Route 108, Rumford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 7:25 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Ricky M. Denonville, 62, of 513 Main St., Hartford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 2:17 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in Hartford, by […]
Hastings Homestead to become museum in Bethel’s historic district
Five generations of the same family have lived in the 18-room house since its construction in 1819.
Oxford County arrest log: March 14, 2022
• Jamey L. Howard, 29, of 125 Main St., Eustis, on a charge of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder, 3:10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Patrick J. Lakin, 33, of 138 South Main St., Mechanic Falls, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 10:01 a.m. Friday, […]
Western Maine groundwater levels ‘some of the lowest we’ve ever seen’
At least some part of the region has been in drought conditions since June 2020.
Sunday River ski lift mishap could’ve been worse
A 17-year-old rider suffered minor injuries in February when the ‘chondola’ at Sunday River Resort in Newry fell 10 feet.
Deputy: Bethel infant saved after exposure to fentanyl
Robert Pilgrim, 38, and Echo Dunn, 27, charged with endangering the welfare of a child after their 7-month-old son was exposed to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Photo: Bobsled race Friday night in Bethel
Kids make bobsleds and slide down hill next to Telstar High School.
Oxford County arrest log: March 2, 2022
• Jeremiah Hennigar, 35, of 87 Main St., Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Ryan M. Philbrick, 31, of 3 Stearns Hill Road, West Paris, on a charge of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder, 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 28, 2022
• Brett G. Cottle, 44, of 20 Skillings Ave., Norway, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 9:12 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on Carter Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Stephen R. Duff, 30, 20 Marston St., Norway, on charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, 3:36 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at 15 […]