PERU — Two controversial articles in the annual town warrant will get hearings Monday at 6 p.m. at the elementary school. Article 26 asks voters to adopt an ordinance prohibiting town employees from simultaneously hold the office of selectman or Finance Committee member because it creates a conflict of interest. The ordinance reads: “Town of […]
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Canine parvovirus spreading in Rumford, Mexico; vaccinations urged
RUMFORD — Another case of canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Rumford, Sue Milligan, animal control officer, said Friday afternoon in a news release. That raises the total to four in the past nine months; another two confirmed cases have been found in neighboring Mexico since December. Milligan is urging dog owners to get their […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 52 calls during the past eight days. Among them are the following. Thefts * A Sanders Street resident reported at 5:25 p.m., May 26, that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and the vehicle’s keys. * A 14-year-old Peru boy was […]
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One bruised driver, seven damaged vehicles in Walmart parking lot
MEXICO — A Peru woman could not remember hitting the accelerator on her Mazda pickup truck Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot, which led to more than $21,000 in damage to seven vehicle, police said. “I couldn’t believe it when I got there,” Mexico Lt. Roy Hodsdon said. What he saw were damaged cars, […]
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RSU 10 residents pass $35.1 million budget
RUMFORD — A proposed 2012-13 RSU 10 operating budget of $35.1 million was passed in about 90 minutes Thursday night. Sumner resident Tom Standard unsuccessfully attempted to amend many of the 21 articles by proposing reductions of 5 to 20 percent. “We do not live in an affluent neighborhood, with 63 percent of students eligible […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Ronald K. Bartlett, 20, of Brownfield, May 25, criminal mischief, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Richard C. Ring, 44, of West Paris, May 25, operating after suspension and violation of bail condition, Maine State Police. * Tina M. Landers, 28, of Norway, […]
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Deadline set for disabled veterans moose hunt lottery
Disabled veterans have until Monday, June 4, to apply to Maine Veterans’ Services for a chance to hunt moose in Aroostook County. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has allocated 15 “any-moose” permits for disabled veterans to participate in the controlled moose hunt via the 2012 Disabled Veterans Moose Hunt Lottery, Peter W. […]
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Five seek two posts on Peru board
PERU — Five candidates are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen at the June town elections. Chairman Tim Holland is running for a second term. “It takes one term to get to know how things run and I’m still learning, that’s why I want to run again,” he said. Former Selectman Richard […]
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Rumford man pleads not guilty to four charges related to May 26 rollover
RUMFORD — A local man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in 11th District Court to drunken driving and other charges stemming from a rollover on Memorial Day weekend. James Christie, 24, of 639 Crescent Ave., was released on personal recognizance bail and ordered to appear for trial at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 13 in Rumford District Court. […]
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Free fishing this weekend in Maine
On Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, anyone can fish in Maine without a license, except for those few who’ve had their fishing license suspended or revoked. “It is our hope that families would take advantage of this weekend, and take advantage of what Maine has to offer,” Andrea Erskine, deputy commissioner of the […]