WILTON — Town officials are urging boaters who load or unload boats from trailers at the Wilson Lake boat launch to use caution due to low water levels. Wilson Lake’s water level is lower than normal due to the lack of rain, and the boat ramp is completely exposed. There is a risk of vehicles […]
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Farmington board hires policeman
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen has approved hiring a new officer for the Farmington Police Department. Jesse A. Clement, 26, of New Portland started work Thursday. He fills a position held by William Tanner who left July 2 after seven years, Police Chief Jack Peck told the board. Clement was an officer with the […]
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UMF classes start Monday
FARMINGTON — Over 500 freshmen will begin arriving Friday at the University of Maine at Farmington. Classes begin at 8 a.m. Monday. A matriculation ceremony will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday in Dearborn Gymnasium. UMF President Kathryn Foster, Town Manager Richard Davis and other UMF leaders will welcome the new students and […]
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Lawyer to be consulted on Livermore roads
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons have voted unanimously to send all information on the town’s easement road maintenance issue to the town attorney, Lee Bragg of the firm Bernstein Shur. Selectperson Tom Gould said the legal services of the Maine Municipal Association have been exhausted and cannot help anymore. Earlier this year, Peter Coughlan, director of the Community […]
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Jay’s tax rate to climb minimum of $3
JAY — Taxpayers will have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay their taxes for 2016-17. The tax rate is expected to rise at least $3 per $1,000 of valuation. Selectpersons will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Town Office to set the rate, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Braden Hawley, 33, of Brownfield, five counts, violation of bail conditions, 10:33 p.m., Aug. 24 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. * Jace Huard, 18, of Bethel, failure to appear, 1:35 p.m., Aug. 24 in Bethel, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Marie […]
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Wilton man charged with assault
WILTON — Police said a local man is charged with assaulting a family member and choking a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder with whom he lived. Brian Bitting, 36, was arrested Saturday on a charge of assault on an older family member, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. After further investigation, Bitting was arrested Wednesday on […]
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Wilton woman faces charge of assault on child younger than 6
WILTON — Police say they have arrested a Wilton woman on a charge of assault on a child younger than 6. Cassandra Lamoureux, 28, was arrested Tuesday after she left marks on the child’s body during a spanking, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The child was in Lamoureux’s care at the time and was taken […]
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Buyer interested in former Livermore Falls Middle School
LIVERMORE FALLS — An unidentified person is interested in buying the former Livermore Falls Middle School, RSU 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey told directors Thursday night. “They have not made a financial offer,” he said. Director Cynthia Young asked if the parking area next to the school, which is used by people attending athletic contests at Griffin […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Charles Cogley, 35, of Waterville, domestic violence assault with prior conviction, violation of bail condition and obstructing report of a crime, 7:15 p.m., Aug. 22 in Rumford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Nathan Blodgett, 18, of Mexico, violation of bail conditions […]