COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following Saint Michael’s College students are studying abroad during the spring semester: Katlyn Keane, daughter of Marie Corbin-Keane and Steven Keane of Bethel, is studying at University of Chile in Santiago, Chile. Keane, a junior Spanish and environmental studies double major, graduated from Telstar Regional High School before coming to Saint […]
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Bethel sex offender charged with sexually abusing teen girl
BETHEL — A registered sex offender living in town was charged Thursday with sexually abusing a teen girl, Rumford police Detective Sgt. James Bernard said. Christopher Lee Sheldon, 27, of 23 Mason St., Apt. 18, was charged with two felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Unable to make bail, Sheldon was taken to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chad A. Anthony, 21, of Parsonsfield, Jan. 2, violation of bail condition, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over the limit, failure to stop for an officer, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Stephanie M. Barbour, 22, of Hiram, Jan. 2, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]
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Forestry students cut teeth on wood
MEXICO — Some forestry students at the Region 9 School of Technology are drawn to logging by family history, others by working outdoors. “It’s not for everyone,” 27-year forestry instructor Marc Dupuis said. “But some are naturals.” Among them are those who have the work in their blood, thanks to a family history of logging. […]
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Former Rumford student authors first children’s book
BETHEL — A Mountain Valley High School alum who was raised in Rumford has authored her first children’s book. Meika Hashimoto, 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y., spent Christmas with family and friends on Milton Plantation Road in Rumford. She also brought several copies of her 160-page book, “The Magic Cake Shop,” for a book-signing on Wednesday […]
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CMCC registration FRYEBURG/BETHEL — Oxford County residents interested in taking Central Maine Community College courses in the spring semester are invited to attend one of the registration nights to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fryeburg Academy, or Thursday, Jan. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Telstar High School. […]
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False threat draws police to Bethel water line repair
BETHEL — An emergency water pipe repair Thursday afternoon at a Spring Street house became frightful for the crew when a caller alerted police that the tenant would shoot anyone who responded, officials said. However, after investigating and later questioning the tenant, they learned he hadn’t threatened to harm anyone and that the caller might […]
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Bethel couple, friends complete timber-frame addition
BETHEL — With plenty of timely help from local builders and friends, David and Anne Carter built a 24-foot-square, timber frame-style addition to their self-built Willow Brook Lodge off Intervale Road. The couple own and operate Carter’s Cross-Country Ski Center in Bethel and Oxford. But the addition was completed at their Bethel business to provide […]