Town Clerk Angela Varnum said that 34 cats were collected from the River Road property. According to new laws of the state’s Animal Welfare Program, the state won’t pay for any of the cleanup needed on the property.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 26, 2024
• Kori T. Doyle, 30, of 1290 Pequawkett Trail, Brownfield, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 201 Burnt Meadow Drive, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • James R. Drinkwater, 67, of 7 Coolidge, violation of protective order, 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 25 Maple St., Fryeburg, by […]
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield officials invite Rumford residents to use ice skating rink
The Dec. 18 flood damaged the rink at the Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Ground-breaking ceremony for new school in Mexico likely Feb. 21
“We’re looking at the week of February vacation (Feb. 19-23) only because we’re really worried about the parking up there, so we really need to not have school in session,” Superintendent Deb Alden said.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
New children’s librarian announces programs at Rumford Public Library
After six months without a children’s librarian at the Rumford Public Library, new employee Samantha Conwell is working on a number of ideas she’d like to bring to the position.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 22, 2024
• David A. Austin, 56, transient, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, violation of condition of release and three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1240 Main St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Krysteena M. Bolger, 29, of 31 Bethel Road, West Paris, on […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield middle school locks bathroom doors for single use during after-school hours
In April 2023, the board voted to rescind its March 21 vote to build private bathroom stalls at the high school, citing a lack of support and negative responses from the community.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 19, 2024
• Joseph Levesque, 22, of 247 Strafford Ave., Rumford, on four charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Vance A. Emery, 26, of 1343 Pequawkett Trail, Brownfield, on a charge of failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Cat colony discovered in construction trailer in Canton
It is estimated there may be over 50 feral cats in the community, some of them pregnant. The trailer is considered a biohazard and has been condemned by the town.