MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 64 complaints over the past week. According to Lt. Roy Hodsdon, 13 complaints were connected to a pellet gun shooting spree Wednesday and Thursday. Among the other incidents: Arrests * On Nov. 2 at 3:21 p.m., police responded to Family Dollar store for a report of shoplifting. […]
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Audubon monthly program FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon Monthly Program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, will discuss “The Role of Climate and Carbon Cycling in Shaping Western Maine’s Landscape.” It will be held in 23 Roberts Learning Center at University of Maine, Farmington, and is free and open to the public. Professor Doug […]
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Arrests made in River Valley criminal mischief spree
RUMFORD — Two Dixfield men were arrested Thursday night in connection with a pellet gun shooting spree that left 45 property owners in eight towns with more than $10,000 damage, police said. Rumford Sgt. James Bernard said KC L. Moro, 24, and Casey M. Child, 19, were arrested Thursday at the Rumford Police Department on […]
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Pearl Chenery Elliott
DIXFIELD — Pearl Marie Chenery Elliott, 82, of Hall Hill Road in Dixfield, died at home Wednesday, Nov. 7, with her family by her side. She was born April 2, 1930, in East Andover, the daughter of Wilbur and Mae (Farrington) Chenery. She married Robert Elliott, Sept. 2, 1950, and resided in Mexico. After her […]
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Town office donations DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Town Office will be collecting food for the Dixfield Common Road Baptist Church Food Pantry through Friday, Nov. 30. Monetary donations and donations of nonperishable food items may be dropped off at the town office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Monetary donations may also […]
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Trail Blazers to meet Nov. 7 MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, downstairs at the Town Hall. All are welcome to attend. To become a member, attend the meeting or call Nick Brown at 364-8665. What Not Shop day open change RUMFORD — The […]
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Tickets available for Bethel breakfast BETHEL — The Rotary Club of Bethel will host its annual country breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Ordway Hall, Gould Academy, Church Street. The annual event benefits community projects and scholarships. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, breads and beverages. Advance tickets […]
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Mexico man arrested on burglary, theft charges
MEXICO — A local man was arrested Thursday in connection with a series of burglaries in July. Darryl P. Streeper, 24, faces two burglary charges, one theft charge, and two counts of failure to pay fines. On Friday evening, he was still in custody at the Oxford County Jail in Paris. His bail is set […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Victor A. Bouthot graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]