RUMFORD — Students at Mountain Valley High School no longer ask why a police officer is in the school. They know he’s likely there as part of an outreach project. “They are used to police officers being part of the community,” Assistant Principal Chris Decker said. “Students are very comfortable with them.” The newest police […]
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Poverty Report: Families struggle with massive price increases
OXFORD COUNTY — A study of poverty released by the state finds that sharp increases in housing, medical care, and fuel costs are making it more and more difficult for people to escape poverty. “It’s no news that living expenses claim an increasing percentage of income for many Maine households,” said Ruth Pease, of the […]
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Oxford County arrests
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Jesse E. Ferry, 33, of Harrison, domestic violence terrorizing and violation of bail conditions, Jan. 25, Paris Police Department. Roger V. Onorati, 63, of Newton, Mass., operating under the influence, $750 cash bail, Jan. 25, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas J. Scaliatine, 25, of Mexico, […]
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Grand Jury indicts 4 on arson charges
PARIS — Four people were indicted by the Oxford County grand jury Friday on arson charges relating to three incidents. Troy Murch, 23, now of Harrison, is accused of setting his Norway home on fire Nov. 6, according to Dan Young, an investigator for the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Murch got into an argument with […]
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New deputy hired to patrol Bethel
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department’s newest deputy is back from Afghanistan and ready to patrol the streets of Bethel. Matthew Noyes of Rumford, until recently a corporal with the Rumford Police Department, will be focusing on Bethel at night. Noyes, 29, served six years with the Rumford police. Before that, he was an […]
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Committee OKs Oxford County budget
PARIS — A committee of selectmen from around Oxford County passed a $5.6 million county budget Tuesday night, a 0.33 percent decrease from the 2010 budget. Despite the slight drop, residents’ tax burden will increase because less grant money and other non-tax revenues decreased 12.5 percent to about $1.9 million. In addition, a 2.8 percent […]
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Winsor ahead in early results for House seat
NORWAY — Republican Tom Winsor of Norway didn’t waste any time getting his political signs off the streets Tuesday night, even as he waited to learn whether he or Democrat Russell Newcomb would be the next state representative for House District 95. “I’m just hopeful and just glad it’s over,” said Winsor, a 66-year-old married […]
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Mainers vote on whether to allow casino and resort
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Early tabulations show a referendum calling for a full-blown casino with slot machines and table games in western Maine is extremely close. With 12 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday, 53 percent of voters favored allowing a casino in Oxford, with 47 percent opposed. Black Bear Entertainment LLC says it wants to […]
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Study says casinos in rural counties lead to more drunk-driving deaths
OXFORD — Anti-casino groups unveiled a fresh argument against the proposed Oxford County casino Thursday. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Health Economics, casinos in rural counties bring a 9.2 percent increase in drunken-driving fatalities. It’s the first study to examine the relationship between drunken-driving fatalities and casinos. “It’s entirely appropriate […]