The following recently were logged by the Rumford Police Department: Charges * Carol A. Mckee, 56, Rumford, domestic violence assault, Oct. 14. She was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Dec. 3 in 11th District Court. * Edith Green, 34, Rumford, warrant charging unpaid fine, Oct. 11. She was freed on […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged in the Oxford County Jail: * Marcel Luis Sol, 29, of Waterford, failure to appear, 1:55 p.m. Oct. 13, in Paris by Paris Police Department. * Matthew J. Niemi, 24, of Casco, failure to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, violation of bail conditions, domestic violence assault, criminal […]
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Cancer Crusaders to host fifth annual Haunted Halloween Walk
RUMFORD — The Cancer Crusaders, a local Relay For Life team, will host its fifth annual Haunted Halloween Walk on Oct. 18 and 19 and Oct. 24-27. The times are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The cost is $5 per person and includes a snack […]
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River Valley Rotary Club donates walking equipment for use in Africa
MEXICO — The River Valley Rotary Club, with the help of a Vocational Region 9 driving instructor, recently delivered a truck full of crutches, canes and walkers to Saco to benefit the Crutches 4 Africa program, according to President Roger Whitehouse. Whitehouse said each Rotary Club is allowed to choose a charity. “Each club picks […]
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Peru selectmen announce hearing for county budget
PERU — Jim Pulsifer, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, announced at Monday’s board meeting that a public hearing on the Oxford County budget is set for Tuesday. The hearing begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the county commissioners meeting room in the courthouse on Western Avenue in Paris. Selectmen have set a public […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Dixfield: RSU 10 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School Newry: Selectmen, 7 a.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., courthouse Paris: Oxford County Budget Committee 2014 budget hearing, 6 p.m., courthouse Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Rumford: […]
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Cans for a Cure drive underway this week
DIXFIELD — Dirigo Middle School is holding a returnable bottle and can drive to raise money for cancer research in Maine. Cans for a Cure will take place from Wednesday to Friday, Oct. 16 to 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school. The event is being held in conjunction with radio station […]
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RSU 10 sets workshops on public safety, legislative bills
DIXFIELD — Newly hired superintendent Craig King has scheduled two special workshops as part of his effort to get to know the district and the community. Both will be held at the community room at Dirigo High School. The first is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and will focus on an informal discussion with the local […]
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Selectmen, Finance Committee schedule budget meetings for Oct. 15
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the fifth time in several months, to discuss new recommendations for the municipal budget, though the agenda will be a bit lighter this time. Selectmen will meet at 5 p.m., followed by the Finance Committee at 5:30 p.m., to discuss […]
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Rumford budget vote deemed official
RUMFORD — Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said Friday afternoon that the results of Tuesday’s referendum ballot have been deemed official. The official results are as follows: * $749,000 for general government, 514-444. * $650,000 for public safety, 506-450. * $716,000 for the Police Department, 510-448. * $625,000 for the Fire Department, 528-431. * $874,000 for […]