PARIS — Police said a Lewiston man faces felony drug charges again after police raided his home in an investigation into regional heroin and cocaine trafficking. Joshua Leavitt Morin, 28, of Reginald Lane made an initial appearance in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday. He faces two felony charges of conspiracy to commit trafficking in scheduled […]
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Greenwood man charged in assault
PARIS — Police said a Greenwood man faces multiple felony assault charges for a violent attack on his girlfriend early Monday morning. Keith M. Behan, 37, made an initial appearance before a judge in Oxford County Superior Court on Monday afternoon. He is charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence, obstructing report of a crime and criminal […]
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Mt. Abram hosting annual Oktoberfest party Saturday Oct. 11
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram Ski Resort will host its 8th annual Oktoberfest party from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, lodge manager LeighAnna Cluff said Monday. “We were looking for something fun to do around the time that Matt (Hancock) and Rob (Lally) bought the resort,” Cluff said. “It’s around this time that our […]
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Idea of more Maine casinos has Oxford, Bangor concerned about ‘cannibalization’
BANGOR — A recent report released by a gambling management and advisory firm about the potential for more Maine casinos has excited state legislators. But the state’s two existing casinos and local governments invested in their success or failure expect to push back, arguing further casino development could stifle or quash the fledgling industry. Last […]
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Elm Vale Cemetery’s southern archway entrance soon complete
WATERFORD — The restoration of the arched westerly entrance to Elm Vale Cemetery is being completed. In July, selectmen signed a contract with Phil Jendrick of PDJ Construction of Waterford to replace rotted pieces, repaint and reroof the wood structure. It is about 25 feet tall and 24 feet wide, and is the newer of the […]
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Today’s agenda
Franklin Kingfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Mount Vernon: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall River Valley Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library Trustees, 3 p.m., Library Rumford: Implementation Committee, 7 p.m., […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectboard, 6:30 p.m., Community Center Lovell: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Paris: Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Conference Room Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Conference Room Wednesday Bethel: Planning […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were booked at the Oxford County Jail in Paris: Jennifer J. Baker, 26, Paris, failure to pay fines, Oct. 3 10:33 p.m., Paris, Paris Police Department. Keith M. Behan, 37, Greenwood, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the reporting of a crime, Oct. 6, 2:28 a.m., Greenwood, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph […]
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Unwanted into art: Recycling an Earth-friendly message
PARIS — Near-death experiences aren’t the main sources of inspiration for Ethil Merman’s pieces, but when a crane falls from the sky, it’s bound to leave an impression — in one form or another. The artist, whose pieces are almost entirely made from recycled metal and wood materials, was working on a job site when an […]
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Rumford man pleads not guilty to robbing, kidnapping man at knifepoint
PARIS — A Rumford man accused of kidnapping a man and trying to force him to take money out of an ATM pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday. Randall J. Chapman, 37, of 48 Essex Ave. entered the plea via video monitor from Oxford County Jail to Oxford County Superior Court Justice Robert Clifford. Chapman […]