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Western Maine reeling from flooding; 2 people missing in Mexico

by Judith Meyer and Joe Charpentier December 19, 2023December 20, 2023

Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.

Local & State, News, River Valley

Med-Care purchases vehicle for community paramedicine services

by Bruce Farrin December 18, 2023December 19, 2023

The vehicle is equipped with paramedic-level medications, a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and a host of other medical supplies.

Androscoggin County, Bethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Read our complete coverage of the December storm

December 18, 2023December 20, 2023

Our critical storm coverage is free to access to keep our community informed on the latest developments

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Canton to hold special meeting on solar farm moratorium

by Marianne Hutchinson December 16, 2023

Currently there is one solar farm on Edmunds Road in Canton, but there are ‘at least three other possible (solar farms)’ interested in having their businesses in town, Selectman Chair Brian Keene said.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrests log: Dec. 15, 2023

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

• Nathan M. Blodgett, 26, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on charges of violating protection from abuse order and possession of firearm when prohibited, 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, on York Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Ashlie R. Cotton, 35, of 103 Church St., Hartford, on a charge of unlawful trafficking in […]

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 14, 2023

December 14, 2023

• Kimberly J. Grenier, 45, of 7 Oak Ave, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 3:06 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in West Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jacob M. Plourde, 27, of Lewiston, on charges of domestic violence assault, violation of condition of release and obstructing report of a […]

News, River Valley

Dixfield snowmobile club takes delivery of $250,000 trail groomer

by Bruce Farrin December 14, 2023

DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club has a new $250,000 trail groomer, paid in part by a $135,000 federal grant. The club took delivery of the Prinoth machine Wednesday. Leigh Hallett, public information officer for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, said the grant came from the Rural Business Development program. “That is a very […]