DIXFIELD — A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, on town meeting warrant articles. The hearing will be held in the basement of Ludden Memorial Library and moderated by Richard Pickett. Residents voted on the first nine articles at the April 28 town meeting. The remaining 18 will be decided by […]
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Manslaughter case against N.J. man dismissed
PARIS — An indictment charging a New Jersey man with manslaughter, aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated criminal operating under the influence in a fatal motorcycle accident in 2014 has been dismissed because he has died. Steven Thomas, 54, of Califon, N.J., was charged six months after turning in front of an oncoming motorcycle […]
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Cannabis sign lights up Mexico controversy
MEXICO — On a recent Friday evening parents and children were seated at tables at the Frosty Delite ice cream shop on Main Street. In an adjacent parking lot, in plain view, a large electronic sign displayed three alternating messages: “Weed the People.com,” “Cannabis oil cures cancer,” and “Natural Cures.” Some people call it free speech; […]
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RSU 10 budget gets first passage
RUMFORD — The $38.23 million Regional School Unit 10 budget was overwhelmingly approved Wednesday night at Mountain Valley High School. About 50 residents plus the school board attended the meeting and vote. A validation referendum in each town is set for June 14. Passage of the 2016-17 spending plan, which is 4.2 percent more than this […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Amanda Brulotte, 33, of Harrison, operating after suspension and violating bail conditions, 5:10 p.m., May 24 in Norway, Norway Police Department. * Whitney Chamberlain, 23, of Paris, failure to appear, 11:13 a.m., May 24 in Paris. * Jason Hamlin, 37, of […]
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Dixfield auditor deems town ‘financially healthy’
DIXFIELD — Auditor Ron Smith told selectmen Monday evening that the town is “financially healthy and solid.” Smith, who discussed the financial statements as of June 30, 2015, said based on the town’s $3.8 million budget, things were looking “very good.” “You guys have adequate reserve accounts and continue to stay within the confines of […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Scott Holden, 30, of Otisfield, probation violation, 12:51 p.m., May 19, Paris, Probation and Parole Department. • Jaime Morin, 29, of West Paris, domestic violence assault with prior DV, 10:35 p.m., May 19, West Paris, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • David Anderson, 30, […]
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RSU 10 board hires, creates new jobs
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors hired several people and approved a loan Monday night. Hired as a guidance counselor for Dirigo Middle School was Tim Goding, who most recently served in a similar capacity at North Haven Community School. Kayla Coulombe was hired as a second-grade teacher at Rumford Elementary […]
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Dixfield board approves 27 percent sewer rate increase
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve a 27 percent increase in sewer rates to cover operational costs, additional debt payments and future infrastructure. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the current rate for residents is $64.55 per quarter, with $55.30 going toward operations and $9.25 toward debt. “The proposal is to increase […]
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RSU 10 budget going to first vote Wednesday
RUMFORD — Residents of Regional School Unit 10 towns will act on a proposed $38.23 million budget at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Mountain Valley High School. The 2016-17 spending plan is about 4.2 percent more than the 2015-16 budget. The share paid by member towns is up 2.9 percent from last year. Ten […]