WILTON — Police say they have arrested a Wilton woman on a charge of assault on a child younger than 6. Cassandra Lamoureux, 28, was arrested Tuesday after she left marks on the child’s body during a spanking, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The child was in Lamoureux’s care at the time and was taken […]
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Buyer interested in former Livermore Falls Middle School
LIVERMORE FALLS — An unidentified person is interested in buying the former Livermore Falls Middle School, RSU 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey told directors Thursday night. “They have not made a financial offer,” he said. Director Cynthia Young asked if the parking area next to the school, which is used by people attending athletic contests at Griffin […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Charles Cogley, 35, of Waterville, domestic violence assault with prior conviction, violation of bail condition and obstructing report of a crime, 7:15 p.m., Aug. 22 in Rumford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Nathan Blodgett, 18, of Mexico, violation of bail conditions […]
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Rangeley Plantation woman accused of driving drunk
RANGELEY — A Rangeley Plantation woman is accused of driving drunk when she fell off her motorcycle June 10 and hit her head on the pavement in the vicinity of Mingo Loop Road. A passer-by found her in the road, according to Police Chief Russell French. Police on Monday charged Lauren Singer, 19, by summons […]
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Farmington’s Thai Smile moving across Front Street; Greenwood closing
FARMINGTON — Thai Smile and Sushi Restaurant will be closed Aug. 29-31 and reopen Sept. 1 in the Greenwood Dining Room and Stone Hearth Cafe space across Front Street. The Greenwood Dining Room will close for good Saturday, Aug. 27, co-owner John Moore said. “It is time for a transition,” Moore said. “Circumstances just all […]
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Strong board hires new animal control officer
STRONG — Beginning Sept. 1, the town will have a new animal control officer. Selectman Dick Worthley said Tuesday he had interviewed Jorge Fernando Gonzalez and recommended to the board that he be hired. He will replace Ann Dunne, whose last day is Aug. 31. “I thought he was very much qualified and a very […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph Alexander, 21, of Harrison, operating after suspension, 7:55 p.m., Aug. 20 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Gerald Clark, 58, no known address, failure to register as a sex offender, 8:05 p.m., Aug. 21 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * […]
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Livermore tax rate unchanged
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted Tuesday night to keep the tax rate at $16 per thousand dollars of assessed property value for 2016-17. Based on the 2016 Municipal Tax Rate Calculation Form, Livermore’s assessments are $205,601 for county taxes, $1.86 million for municipal government, and $1.89 million for Regional School Unit 73. The total is $3.06 […]
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New principal to greet Mt. Blue middle school students
FARMINGTON — When students arrive at Mt. Blue Middle School on opening day, Wednesday, Aug. 31, a new principal will greet them. Principal Jason Bellerose of Skowhegan took over the reins of the school on July 1 after Gary Oswald retired in June after 30 years at the school, 18 of them as principal. Bellerose […]