MEXICO — The Police Department responded to the following incidents recently: • Aug. 24: Radio Shack on Main Street reported that sometime between 5:30-7 p.m. on Aug. 24, someone took a box of CB radios left on the steps to be picked up. Estimated value is $150. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said he has a couple […]
River Valley
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Braden Hawley, 33, of Brownfield, five counts, violation of bail conditions, 10:33 p.m., Aug. 24 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. * Jace Huard, 18, of Bethel, failure to appear, 1:35 p.m., Aug. 24 in Bethel, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Marie […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Aug. 21, 4:27 p.m.: A Franklin Street resident reported a window broken by a BB. Sgt. Tracey Higley is investigating. * Aug. 21, 12:29 a.m.: Charles Estabrook, 26, of Peru, was arrested on Maine Avenue on a charge of disorderly conduct. He […]
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No one injured in Canton fire that destroys home
CANTON — David Wainwright lost his house at 351 River Road in a fire late Wednesday night, firefighter Jason Vaughn said Thursday. Wainwright was cooking and went to take a shower. When his dog barked and alerted him of the fire, he attempted to put it out with a hand-held fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful, […]
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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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Positions filled in RSU 10 schools
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board made four appointments Monday night. Hired were the following: • Tony Orlando, music teacher, Dirigo Elementary School; • Michele Cushman, librarian, Hartford-Sumner Elementary School; • Linda Woods, special education educational technician, Mountain Valley Middle School; and • Jody Gallant, long-term substitute for a special education teacher, Rumford Elementary School. The […]
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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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SAD 44 directors discuss personnel changes, improvements
BETHEL — The School Administrative District 44 board of directors met Monday night to discuss numerous changes and improvements before school begins Aug. 31. New member Todd Wheeler of Bethel was present at the meeting. Superintendent David Murphy began by announcing the improvements made to the schools over the summer, including roof and ceiling repairs […]
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Four apply to be RSU 10 superintendent
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 interim Superintendent Michael Cormier said at Monday night’s board meeting that the district has received four applications for the superintendent position. The vacancy was prompted by the resignation of Craig King, who left for a similar position in the Gray-New Gloucester district. The board set Sept. 6 to interview […]