Audubon monthly program FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon Monthly Program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, will discuss “The Role of Climate and Carbon Cycling in Shaping Western Maine’s Landscape.” It will be held in 23 Roberts Learning Center at University of Maine, Farmington, and is free and open to the public. Professor Doug […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Gary W. Fortier, 48, of Fryeburg, Nov. 1, domestic assault, Fryeburg Police Department. * Christopher M. Marriott, 20, of Rochester, N.H., Nov. 1, operating under the influence, Paris Police Department. * Michelle L. Sass, 39, of Porter, Nov. 1, operating after suspension, Maine […]
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Suspensions won’t affect Fryeburg police coverage, manager says
FRYEBURG — The suspension of three Fryeburg police officials won’t affect police coverage in the town, according to Town Manager Sharon Jackson. “We have six full-time officers that include the chief, and we have approximately 15 reserve officers that include the two relieved of their duties,” Jackson said by email Friday. She said two of […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Hornets sting Raiders to reach regional final
All season the Leavitt field hockey team has been preying on teams in the second half. In some cases, the Hornets were trying desperately to claw back after allowing an early goal. In others, clamoring to break a tie. Either way, the young squad — only one senior starts and only one other is on […]
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H. Thurston Jr.: On a path to dictatorship
Welfare: it means giving something to someone who does not have it. It means far more to this country than just food stamps. It encompasses such things as low-priced loans provided by the government, subsidies (such as the farm program), tax loopholes, redistribution, disaster relief, health care, Social Security, pensions, unemployment compensation and any assistance […]
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Ticket auction aids auxiliary BUCKFIELD — A ticket auction will be held at 11 a.m. with drawings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. There will be gift certificates and hundreds of items. Proceeds will benefit the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. St. Catherine’s rummage sale NORWAY — A […]
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Otisfield sex offender arrested for going on school trip
PARIS — A registered sex offender on probation after serving five years for gross sexual assault was arrested last week for attending a school volunteer trip and having contact with minors in September. Rodney A. Heath, 38, of 970 Gore Road in Otisfield, who also goes by the name of Rodney Shackley, was charged with […]
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Fryeburg crash sends two to hospital
FRYEBURG — Two people were transported to the hospital following a Monday evening crash at the intersection of Route 5 and Fish Street. Fryeburg Police officer Michelle Legare said the crash occurred at about 5:20 p.m. Karen Bryan, 43, of North Fryeburg, was northbound on Route 5 when she collided with a southbound minivan driven […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Lisbon unbeaten, and still hungry
The Greyhounds didn’t start the season with a goal of being unbeaten. Funny how that works out sometimes. Lisbon field hockey followed up its best season on record — and a trip to the Western Class C semifinal against state champions NYA — with one that may turn out to be even better. The Greyhounds […]
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Man charged with robbing Fryeburg Rite Aid
FRYEBURG — A Chelsea man accused of robbing a local pharmacy of painkillers last week is being held on $7,000 cash bail. Michael E. Freeman, 25, of Chelsea was arrested on charges of robbery and operating after suspension. According to a police report by officer Richard Murray of the Fryeburg Police Department, Freeman entered the […]