By Bob McPhee Staff Writer YORK — Fryeburg brothers Connor and Zach Sheehan each realized the opportunity they had Saturday. And they both delivered, winning back-to-back individual championships to lead the Raiders to a win in the Western Class B regional wrestling championship, a 176½-153 win over Wells. The Warriors had pulled to within six […]
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Wrestling: Dirigo captures Mid-State crown
RUMFORD — When Nelson Pepin stepped on the mat for the 182-pound championship match, the Dirigo wrestler listened as the crowd cheered. He maintained his focus, and promptly took care of business. The Cougars’ wrestling team followed suit. Using its considerable depth, Dirigo scored 168 points to win the Mid-State League championship for the second […]
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H. S. Skiing: Eastman, James repeat at Sassi
RUMFORD — It was a thought Silas Eastman didn’t want to dwell on. The Fryeburg senior couldn’t help but think about it this week. After two straight wins at the Sassi Memorial Classical ski race, it was too tempting for Eastman to contemplate a third consecutive win. “I tried not to think about it a […]
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Conversation on consolidation of registrars finds opposition in Fryeburg
PARIS — A bill to study possible changes to Oxford County’s current system of two registries of deeds raised ire from attorneys and municipal officers in the Fryeburg at Tuesday’s meeting of the county commission. The bill was pulled Tuesday and is no longer under discussion in Augusta. In a December conversation with legislators, commissioners […]
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Fryeburg man gets four years for burglary
PARIS — A Fryeburg man pleaded guilty Tuesday to breaking into a home in Porter and stealing guitars and jewelry. Zachary E. Jackson, 24, pleaded guilty to burglary, two counts of theft and receiving stolen property in the April 13, 2012, incident. He was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $7,057 […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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AARP offers income tax assistance
BRIDGTON/FRYEBURG — IRS trained and certified AARP tax-aid specialists will begin service at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., on Friday, Feb. 1, and will continue every Friday through April 5. Appointments may be made at 647-3116. This service is also available at the Fryeburg Library, 515 Main St., Fryeburg, on Mondays beginning Feb. […]
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Man pleads not guilty to robbing Rite Aid
PARIS — A Chelsea man charged with robbing a Fryeburg Rite-Aid in October pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of robbery and operating after suspension. Michael E. Freeman, 25, of Chelsea, is accused of stealing oxycodone pills. According to a police report by officer Richard Murray of the Fryeburg Police Department, Freeman entered the Rite […]
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Oxford County machine firms get cut of defense act funding
PARIS — Two Oxford County businesses will benefit from provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by Congress in December and signed into law Thursday by President Barack Obama. Maine Machine Products in Paris manufactures parts for the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, or CROWS II, which received $56.7 million in funding to […]
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Mechanic Falls man arrested during probe into vehicle thefts
FRYEBURG — A Mechanic Falls man was arrested Friday morning during an investigation into the thefts of five trucks and a car from Maine and New Hampshire, Oxford County Sheriff’s Lt. Tom Harriman said. Derek Foster, 20, of 323 Pleasant St., was apprehended off Little Chatham Road in Fryeburg, after crashing a vehicle on nearby […]