OXFORD — Oxford Police identified two Rhode Island men killed Tuesday night, July 25, in a double fatal accident on the Route 26 crossing between the Oxford Casino and the Hampton Inn. Oxford Police Chief Jon Tibbetts said Wednesday, July 26, that Daniel Mercardo, 31, of Providence and Ronald Nobrega, 55, of Greenville were both killed […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report June 30th – July 7th 2017
6/30/2017 1401hrs, Deputy Doucette responded to Arnold Trail in Eustis regarding a report of people firing weapons too close to the complainant’s residence. 7/1/2017 0713hrs, Deputy Burke investigated a reported harassment complaint on the Birches Beach Rd in Rangeley Plt. Investigation revealed this was more of a border dispute between neighbors. 7/1/2017 0910hrs, […]
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Waldo will be in Norway Saturday!
NORWAY — Where’s Waldo? In Norway, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses throughout downtown Norway this July. “Find Waldo Local” is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement in the community on […]
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Otisfield board approves recycling contract
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a recycling contract with a Norway company. Chairman Hal Ferguson said the three-year contract with Tice Waste Management would last from July 1 to June 30, 2020. Tice would pick up all of the recyclables from the Otisfield Transfer Station and sell them to […]
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Denmark woman charged after crashing into Fryeburg monument
FRYEBURG — A Denmark woman was charged with drunken driving after she crashed her SUV into a 28-ton granite monument at Main and Portland streets, Police Chief Joshua Potvin said in a news release Tuesday. Dianne Beausoliel, 68, was taken to Bridgton Hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening, Potvin said. According to the release, officers […]
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What You Need to Know: Paris Board of Selectmen
Paris Board of Selectmen Paris Town Office June 26, 2017 Fire Department What happened: Even though the agenda item to discuss the Fire Department was tabled because of union contract negotiations, there was plenty of discussion regarding the cuts made to the department at town meeting during open session. What it means: Board Chairman Scott […]
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Otisfield board to discuss recycling options Wednesday
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet Wednesday with the owner of a Norway waste management company to continue discussions on handling recyclables. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at the Town Office. Selectmen previously met with Josh Tice, owner and operator of Tice Waste Management, to hear his proposal to take over recyclables […]
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Otisfield board to build database of town road information
OTISFIELD — Town Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said officials are looking to build a database of information gleaned from veteran Road Commissioner Richard Bean. Bean has served for over 50 years and has “accumulated a lot of knowledge about the town roads and the history of the roads,” Pastore said. “The town wants to start […]
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Sewer meeting ‘good start in right direction’
OXFORD — Hookup now and save money was the message Interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott gave to more than 50 people who packed the selectmen’s meeting room at the Oxford Town Office on Wednesday night, June 14, to hear details of a sewer hookup incentive program. “I for one am hooking up. Who’s with me?” shouted […]
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Otisfield voters to consider $1.79M budget at town meeting
OTISFIELD — Residents will vote on a $1.79 million municipal budget at the annual town meeting on Saturday, June 24. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road. The proposed 2017-18 budget is about $21,193, or 1.25 percent, more than the previous year, according to Administrative Assistant Anne […]