FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School graduated 172 seniors Sunday, described by Principal Bruce Mochamer as “amazing kids, young adults.” He spoke about the reputation of Mt. Blue’s students being well-regarded. “We received eight sportsmanship awards,” he said. In speaking to the students, he implored “I want you to become you.” He urged them: “Don’t […]
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Spruce Mountain grads told life is too short to waste
JAY — Family and friends gathered Sunday afternoon for graduation exercises at Spruce Mountain High School. Led into the gymnasium by Class Marshals Zoe Collins and Gunnar Higgins, the 83 seniors were welcomed by Principal Thomas Plourde. “This is your day,” Plourde told the graduating class. “We commemorate the road you have traveled. It started […]
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Jay’s state valuation lowered $142M
JAY — The state approved the town’s application for a sudden and severe loss of valuation, and effectively reduced the town’s state valuation by $142.35 million for each of 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Town officials filed an application in late March to have the town’s valuation reduced and recognized immediately because of the declining […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * James Andersen, 59, of Stoneham, domestic violence assault, 8:58 p.m., June 8 in Stoneham, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Robert Brown, 27, of Mexico, violation of protection order, 4:55 p.m., June 8 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Gregory Caouette, 50, […]
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N.H. man sought in Carthage store burglary
CARTHAGE — Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a New Hampshire man they say burglarized Bradbury’s Market on Carthage Road this week. The door was smashed in and a passer-by reported it at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The burglary is believed to have happened after 11 p.m. Tuesday. There were items taken and the suspect […]
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Cause of East Dixfield home fire under investigation
WILTON — The cause of a fire that destroyed a single-family home at 221 More Acres Road in East Dixfield on Thursday afternoon remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. A state electrical investigator, a state fire investigator and Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham were at the scene Friday morning. The home belongs […]
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Tossing of the tassels signals Mount Abram graduation
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mount Abram High School graduates Friday evening gave advice, bid each other farewell and offered appreciation for those who encouraged and inspired them along the way. The 62 seniors shared laughs, tears and a few adventures during commencement exercises. They were ushered by Class Marshals Tiernnan Tooker and Risa Marble through the rows […]
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Crews respond to East Dixfield home fire
WILTON — A mother and two of her three children were driven from their home at 221 More Acres Road in East Dixfield village after a fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a neighbor said. Duane Greenleaf, who lives across the road, said he looked out and saw Ashley Rackliffe and her two younger […]
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Livermore officials prefer elects to appointments
LIVERMORE — Town Clerk Renda Guild and Treasurer Amy Byron said they are opposed to having their positions changed from elected to appointed. So are Selectperson Megan Dion and board Chairman Peter Castonguay. Voters will decide the issue at the annual town meeting Wednesday, June 15. Guild, who has been town clerk for 16 years, […]