PARIS — Brownfield has hit a bump in the road — or, at least, a motorcyclist has. A New Hampshire woman is suing the western Maine town over its alleged failure to post a cautionary “bump” sign along the road last summer. In the lawsuit, Eaton Center, N.H., resident Alana MacDonald alleges that the lack of […]
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Suspected car thief from Brownfield has case continued
PARIS — A Brownfield man appeared in Oxford County Superior Court on Wednesday on charges of stealing and destroying four cars last week and had his case continued to September. Derek Foster, 23, was arrested Monday evening in Brownfield by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on one charge of arson, one charge of burglary and five […]
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Poland man pleads guilty to driving drunk twice in 23 days
PARIS — A Poland man’s license was revoked for six years Wednesday, after he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence twice within a month. In addition to the license suspension, Anthony Billings Sr., 43, was sentenced to one year in jail with all but 30 days suspended and fined $2,300 in Oxford County Superior Court. […]
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Ex-snowmobile club treasurer pleads guilty to theft
PARIS — The former treasurer of a snowmobile club in Mexico pleaded guilty Tuesday to writing himself checks and cashing them, and has agreed to repay the club nearly $10,000. James McDonald of Mexico pleaded guilty to felony theft in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday. In exchange for the plea deal, prosecutors agreed that if […]
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Bethel man denies 2008 sexual assault
PARIS — A 43 year-old Bethel man Tuesday pleaded not guilty to felony sexual assault charges involving an 8-year-old girl in 2008. George Otis Hayes Jr. entered the plea during his arraignment in Oxford County Superior Court, where he faces two felony charges of gross sexual assault. In all, he faces a maximum of 40 years […]
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Two arrested in Brownfield car thefts
PARIS — An Oxford County sheriff’s deputy said a Brownfield man and a juvenile were charged Monday with stealing, torching and crashing vehicles late last week. Derek Foster, 23, of Brownfield and a 16-year old boy were arrested at around 9 p.m. Monday in Brownfield, Cpl. Justin Brown said. Foster was being held without bail at […]
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Bethel woman consumed heroin in front of infant, police say
PARIS — Police said a Bethel woman faces multiple felony drug charges for trafficking heroin while in the presence of her infant daughter. Morgan McKinney, 19, appeared in Oxford County Superior Court on Monday afternoon on charges of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, conspiracy, hindering apprehension and endangering the welfare of a child. According to an […]
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Rumford man indicted on sexual assault charges
PARIS — A 19-year old Rumford man has been indicted on sexual assault charges following a January incident with a girl younger than 12. An Oxford County grand jury handed up the two-count indictment of Dalton Pike of Cumberland Street following evidence submitted by officer Peter Casey of the Rumford Police Department. According to the indictment, […]
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Oxford man indicted in sexual assault
PARIS — An Oxford man has been indicted on charges he had sex with a woman with learning disabilities twice in the past five years. An Oxford County grand jury Friday indicted Marshall W. Francis, 65, on two counts of gross sexual assault. According to the indictment, Francis had sexual contact with the woman Jan. 7, […]
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Waterford man pleads guilty to assaulting young daughter
PARIS — A Waterford man was sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to assaulting his 5-year-old daughter last year. Gregory Turner, 52, received a five-year prison sentence with all but 60 days suspended and two years of probation at a sentencing hearing in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday afternoon. Turner, who […]