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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacob Blood, 22, of Mexico, disorderly conduct, 1 a.m., July 8 in Rumford, Mexico Police Department. * Carrie Mikalunas, 46, of Mexico, two counts failure to appear, failure to pay fines, 1:05 p.m., July 7 in Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * […]
Teens plead guilty to poaching charges
LEWISTON — Two of four teens charged with shooting four deer at night and leaving them to waste in Franklin and Androscoggin counties last year have pleaded guilty to that charge. The remaining two teens are juveniles and their records are not open to the public. In November, wardens charged Zachary Black, 19, of Jay, […]
2 from St. Albans accused of stealing thousands in items from Farmington store
FARMINGTON — Two St. Albans residents are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and other items in June from the Farmington Wal-Mart, according to Detective Marc Bowering. Tori Gifford, 38, and Anthony Nigro, 37, were each charged with two felony counts of theft by unauthorized taking by summons, he said in a […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Donald Casemore, 51, of Otisfield, 6:53 p.m., July 6 in Otisfield, fugitive from justice, Maine State Police. * Andrew Emerson, 18, of Waterford, domestic violence assault and reckless conduct, 8:20 a.m., July 6 in Waterford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael […]
Farmington woman turns 100 with a motorcycle ride
FARMINGTON — Peggy Bigelow hit two big milestones on Thursday — she turned 100 and crossed “riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle” off her bucket list. Prior to taking off from Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center where Bigelow lives, a pink helmet was placed on her head. She was then picked up and put on the back […]
Former food closet treasurer accused of stealing over $10K
FARMINGTON — The former treasurer of the Share and Care Food Closet is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry on Fairbanks Road, police said. Farmington police Detective Marc Bowering charged Mary L. O’Donal, 74, of Farmington by summons on a felony count of theft by unauthorized taking in late […]
Ranger Solar considers solar farm project in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A Yarmouth-based company is considering property on the Farmington Falls Road for a potential large, industrial solar farm. Ranger Solar is undertaking environmental investigations to determine how large the project can be. But, there is still a long road ahead, said Aaron Svedlow, project manager. The company wants to create a 50- to […]
Franklin County accepts amended TIF agreement with TransCanada
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to accept an amended and restated credit enhancement agreement for a tax-break program it has with TransCanada Maine Wind Development. The county entered into a tax-increment financing agreement in 2008 targeting specific areas of the unorganized territory that comprise the 44-turbine Kibby Mountain Wind Power Project in Kibby […]