HARTFORD — A proposed new road ordinance that has been the subject of lengthy discussion the past few months has been left off the agenda for the special town meeting on Aug. 25. The ordinance went to selectmen on July 7 and contained items the board thought needed some work. The Road Committee returned at […]
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36th annual Olde Home Days celebration
ANDOVER — The 36th annual Olde Home Days celebration in Andover will take place this weekend. This traditional event began in 1980, following the 175th Anniversary of the town in 1979, after many participants urged the committee to continue with a yearly celebration. The theme this year is Honoring Public Safety, Fire, EMS and Law […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • David Anderson, 30, of Norway, violation of bail conditions, 11:20 p.m., July 29 in Norway, Norway Police Department. • Scott Davis, 31, of Aylesford, Novia Scotia, failure to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over […]
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Rumford to pursue own town manager
RUMFORD — Following a 20-minute executive session, the Rumford Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday evening to pursue their own town manager. Rumford and Mexico have been sharing John Madigan as town manager for more than two years, but he is retiring and running for the state Legislature. Recently, both boards voted to extend Madigan’s […]
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Rumford selectmen approve firefighter appointment
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 to approve the recommendation by Fire Chief Bob Chase for a firefighter appointment. Chase said Lee Hough of Rumford is being hired as a probationary firefighter for one year. The position had been vacant for several months. Hough is enrolled to complete a fire science degree and has […]
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19th century diaries detail life in Albany Township
BETHEL — A Bethel Historical Society board member Tuesday presented a series of highly detailed 19th century diaries written by Jacob Lovejoy, an Albany Township resident who died in 1893. Randall Bennett, executive director of the Bethel Historical Society, introduced Michael Stowell to the audience at the Dr. Moses Mason House. Bennett said Stowell lives […]
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Woodstock board donates $1,000 to baseball team
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday evening to donate $1,000 to the Tri-County Babe Ruth 14-and-under team, mostly made up of Oxford County children. The baseball team, coached by Gary Williamson, Tom Morton and Janek Luksza, came within a victory of becoming national champions in 2015, and are seeking another run at […]
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Susie-Q remembered as mother goose
Susie-Q was among the first of my geese to arrive here and to show me just how wonderful these lovely, large creatures are. We adopted her and her sister, Sal Gal, from a family in Wayne. Susie-Q was always a good mother and aunt as goslings hatched each season. This past weekend, she died, leaving […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley
Canadians arrested in high-speed motorcycle chase
RUMFORD — Two men from Nova Scotia were arrested Friday evening after leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase that ended when authorities found them trying to hide. Authorities said the two Canadians drove recklessly through traffic on Route 2 and failed to stop for an officer when he tried to pull them over. Maine State […]