BETHEL — Telstar High School students shuffled in from the pouring rain Wednesday, shaking water droplets from their hair as beaming mother-hen teachers greeted them enthusiastically. On the first day of school, the air buzzed with energy and excitement from students and teachers. The theme of the year was clear for all: New Year, New […]
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Bethel selectmen approve water treatment plant budget
BETHEL — The Bethel Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the wastewater treatment plant budget of $1.16 million, but with two exclusions. Excluded were a trailer to haul and store emergency equipment, and a flail mower to mow rough terrain at the sludge site. Selectmen decided to exclude the flail mower because […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Stephen Duff, 25, of South Paris, failure to appear, 4:46 p.m., Aug. 29 in Norway, Norway Police Department. * Timothy Hatstat, 30, of Albany Township, operating after suspension and leaving the scene of an accident, 2:57 p.m., Aug. 29 in Oxford, […]
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Dixfield says farewell to celebrated officer
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department went from five officers to four on Sunday. Officer Dustin Broughton completed his last shift Saturday, and Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Broughton and his admirable work and dedication will be missed. A farewell gathering took place at noon Friday to honor Broughton for his service. He was presented […]
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Oxford County arrest log
* Keith Conant III, 38, of Mexico, failure to comply with a civil contempt order, 12:50 p.m., Aug. 27 in Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * Daniel Crowley, 45, of North Hollywood, California., failure to appear, 7:44 p.m., Aug. 27 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Joshua Haines, 30, of Hebron, violation of bail conditions, failure […]
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Rumford man sentenced 4 years in federal prison on firearms violation
RUMFORD — Troy Blanchard of Rumford was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Monday to serve four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. He is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms because of a felony drug-trafficking conviction in Oxford County in 2014. According to a […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Jay: Selectmen, 4 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Selectmen, executive session, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Canton: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hartford: Selectmen, […]
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Making a difference, one step at a time
RUMFORD — With just the contents of his backpack and his walking stick, Leroy Bailey has spent the past two years walking the perimeter of the contiguous United States to raise money and awareness for the homeless. He started his walk on June 30, 2014, after praying to God for how he could help. By last […]
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Transportation available for seniors in Bethel, surrounding areas
BETHEL — The Age-Friendly Community Initiative of the Bethel region is partnering with Community Concepts to offer rides to seniors and disabled citizens for things like appointments and grocery shopping. Coordinators of the program aim for it to begin in October. Community Concepts Director of Transportation Brad Edwards said the goal is to make the […]