FARMINGTON — Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of burglaries in the Carthage-Weld area that began in May and continued until mid-August, according to Lt. Detective David St. Laurent. Deputies are working with state, Mexico and Rumford police to determine if there is a link to several burglaries that occurred in Mexico over […]
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Police catch Mexico burglary suspect
Heith Bernard (Submitted photo) BETHEL — A West Paris man suspected in 10 burglaries over 18 days since late July was located and arrested on warrants Tuesday afternoon in Bethel, according to Chief Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department. Hodsdon said an arrest warrant had been issued Friday for Heith Bernard, 41, who was wanted […]
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RSU 10 non-district football players can join at cost
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors agreed that middle school students from outside the district will be allowed to play on the football team for $200 per player, Superintendent Deb Alden said Tuesday. The board Monday night approved the same agreement as last year, allowing players from the RSU 56 towns […]
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Andover voters to decide on road money, ambulance, truck
ANDOVER — Voters will gather at the Town Hall at 8 a.m. Saturday to vote on a $1.04 million road bond, purchase a used ambulance and accept a donated firetruck. Selectmen Mark Thurston and Brian Mills signed the meeting warrant Thursday. According to Mills, the road bond will pay for reconstructing and paving about six […]
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Mexico burglary suspect still at large
Heith Bernard (Submitted photo) MEXICO — A West Paris man suspected in 10 burglaries over 18 days was still at large Monday afternoon, according to Police Chief Roy Hodsdon. Hodsdon said an arrest warrant was issued Friday for Heith Bernard, 41, of West Paris on charges of burglary, theft and violation of conditions of release. “He’s […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Jay: Solid Waste Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Farmington: SAD 9 board of directors, 7 p.m., […]
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Police search for man suspected in 10 Mexico burglaries
MEXICO — Police are searching for a West Paris man suspected in 10 burglaries over 18 days. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday an arrest warrant had been issued for Heith Bernard, 41, on charges of burglary, theft and violation of conditions of release. “We’ve been looking for him around the clock,” Hodsdon said. “We’ve exhausted […]
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Steady and smooth in Rumford
Employees from Tri-State Curb of Weare, New Hampshire, smooth concrete Friday on the sidewalk on River Street in Rumford. The work is part of an effort to rebuild sidewalks on River, Exchange and Lowell streets. (Marianne Hutchinson/Rumford Falls Times)
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Dixfield Outdoor Market: get involved and have fun
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Outdoor Market on Saturday and Sunday will offer an array of activities and items, including entertainment, lobster rolls, barbecued chicken and handmade crafts. “The event is designed to attract people to our area and to get the community involved,” market committee member Deb Morang said. “And the goal is to have […]
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New principal for Dirigo High approved just before school starts
DIXFIELD — Lisa Twomey was hired as principal of Dirigo High School by the Regional School Unit 56 board of directors following an executive session during their meeting on August 14. Twomey’s most recent position was at the Maine Girls’ Academy in Portland where she was chair of the English Department. She has lived in […]