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Mexico man sentenced for stealing, forging Girl Scouts check
PARIS — A Mexico man was sentenced Friday to 90 days in Oxford County Jail on three separate theft cases, including forging a $200 check from the Girl Scouts of America. Nathan Arsenault, 31, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and one count of forgery in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday. Arsenault was indicted […]
Boston Cane resident celebrates 100th birthday
MEXICO — Earl Murray of Richards Avenue celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on Dec. 14 at the home of Ken and Jeannine Murray in Murray’s Cove at Worthley Pond, Peru. Earle had cleared this land and built the camp in 1947. He continued to clear this property which was to become Murray’s […]
Mexico police chief retiring after 40-year career
MEXICO — After serving as a police officer for more than 40 years, including 20 years as chief, James Theriault will retire Friday. A ceremony organized by the officers is planned at the Police Department. “I’ve been here long enough, and it’s time to move on,” Theriault said. He will be replaced by interim Chief […]
Mexico man pleads guilty to sexual assault of boy
PARIS — A Mexico man pleaded guilty to a gross sexual assault charge Thursday in Oxford County Superior Court. Alan Chimsky-Lustig, 21, of Sun Valley Circle, faces up to 30 years in jail and a fine of up to $50,000. He was arrested in April 2013 and accused of sexually assaulting a boy under 12 years […]
Mexico Police Department plans second neighborhood watch meeting
MEXICO – The Police Department will hold its second meeting on the neighborhood watch program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. Interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said the first meeting Dec. 3 at the Police Department was during a time “when a lot of people were on vacation, or were away for the holidays. “We […]
Briefly – River Valley
Stephens High Class of 1949 MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet for their regular monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Covered Wagon. Youth cancer communication RUMFORD — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free workshop for anyone interested […]
Conn. woman accused of bringing heroin to River Valley
PARIS — A Connecticut woman is expected to appear in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday to address her bail for charges related to a heroin trafficking ring that operated in the Rumford area in 2012. Emily J. Amellin, 28, of New Haven, Conn., was arrested by federal drug agents in Connecticut last week on a […]
Briefly – River Valley
Think Snow dance is Jan. 11 RUMFORD — The Think Snow dance will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Eagles Hall. Music will be provided by the Hooligans. There will be raffles, a 50/50 and more. For tickets, see your local snow club. Stephens High Class of 1965 MEXICO […]