Women Veterans from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties are invited to learn about issues, benefits and opportunities available to them by attending a panel discussion on Friday, Dec. 16. The discussion will be hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services and broadcast to multiple locations via the agency’s teleconferencing system. “With today’s Volunteer Army we are […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s Office
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Andrew J. Freeman, 21, of Paris, Dec. 7, violation if bail condition, Paris Police Department. * Nimoy Gallow, 43, of Gorham, Dec. 8, failure to pay fines for operating after suspension, $1,555 cash bail, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Joshua F. Merriner, […]
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Conference aims to help Maine’s 10,000 women veterans stay healthy
LEWISTON — The particular health needs of Maine’s thousands of women veterans will be discussed Friday in a live video conference across Western Maine. Tri-County Mental Health Services plans to open its offices throughout the region for the midday talks, largely aimed at getting women who have served to take advantage of the services they have […]
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Two arrested in undercover investigation in Rumford
RUMFORD — A Rumford woman was released on her own recognizance after appearing in court on charges of aggravated drug trafficking. Michelle Ryerson, 30, was arrested by the Rumford Police Department on Thursday when the department and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at 501 Knox St., Rumford police Capt. Daniel Garbarini […]
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Rumford man like family to many on Island
RUMFORD — A mild-mannered man who spent years walking around the River Valley also found a way to walk into the hearts of people in the community. Gayle Butler, 63, of Rumford is one of those men you see every day in your town, at restaurants or on the street. A person who is disabled, […]
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What Not Shop holding Christmas tree sale
RUMFORD — The What Not Shop thrift store will hold a Christmas tree sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Santa will visit and hot chocolate, spiced cider and cookies will be available The shop will hold specials on specialty handbags in the showcase, while supplies last; 50 percent off Christmas decorations […]
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Census survey shows snapshot of life in Maine towns
Life isn’t so rosy if you’re a Rumford resident: Your commute is longer, your job pays less and that family next door is a lot more likely to be living in poverty. Call Lewiston home? If you’re 60 or older, there’s about a 50-50 chance you speak French or some other foreign language (but it’s probably […]
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Local, state fire officials expect increased injuries, fires with new Maine fireworks law
RUMFORD — Bob Chase and Richard E. Taylor are not looking forward to New Year’s Day. That’s when Maine’s new law makes it legal for people 21 and older to buy, sell, use and possess hundreds of currently illegal consumer fireworks. Chase is Rumford’s fire chief and Taylor is the state fire marshal senior planner […]
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Rumford police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on March 6 in Rumford District Court: * Cory Deroehn, 22, Rumford, furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol, 10:31 p.m. Dec. 3 on Knox Street. He was released on $600 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Feb. 7 in Rumford District Court. * […]