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Otisfield man who escaped in handcuffs turns himself in

PARIS — An Otisfield man who escaped Tuesday from the back of a police cruiser while in handcuffs turned himself in to police Wednesday night. Maxx Noble, 27, was charged with three counts of aggravated drug trafficking, criminal conspiracy, possession of firearms by a prohibited person, violation of bail conditions and escaping custody. He turned himself […]

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Otisfield escapee in handcuffs still on the loose

OTISFIELD — The Otisfield man who escaped from a police cruiser while still in handcuffs remains on the loose Wednesday morning, according to State Police. Maxx Noble, 27, was arrested Tuesday by troopers Adam Fillebrown and Jason Wing on felony charges stemming from an investigation by Maine State Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, […]

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Bethel Senior Citizens meeting BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the West Bethel Grange Hall. The menu will be a corned beef dinner. Cost is $10. Reservations must be made before Oct. 1 by calling Arlene at 824-2877. If there is no answer, call Fran […]

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Police seek ‘desperate’ Otisfield man who fled in handcuffs

OTISFIELD — State police Tuesday night asked people for help in locating an Otisfield man who fled in handcuffs from a cruiser. Maxx Noble, 27, was arrested by troopers Adam Fillebrown and Jason Wing on felony charges stemming from an investigation by Maine State Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Maine Department of Public […]

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Otisfield selectmen to plan dam strategy

OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen said they hope to meet with their counterparts in Casco at the end of the month to put together a strategy for repairing the Pleasant Lake dam. Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said both Otisfield and Casco selectmen have the engineer’s report in hand and will now tentatively […]

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Otisfield tax rate goes up

OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen approved a 45-cent increase in the mill rate for the fiscal year that began July 1, bringing the rate to $12 per $1,000 of property value. “Many factors contributed to the increase,” Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said. These include lower state revenue-sharing and a $79,798 increase in […]

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Car club to hold cruise-in OXFORD — The Uptown Cruizahs Car Club will gather from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Tractor Supply, Route 26, for their end-of-season cruise-in. DJ “Red Wing” will be on hand playing tunes of the past and present. Club members will be busy throughout the day providing […]

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American Legion to meet PARIS — South Paris American Legion Post 75 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. Hamlin Library, Museum meeting PARIS — Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum will hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the library, 16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive. Members will be discussing, among other […]

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No aliens, but a ‘down-to-Earth’ experience in Otisfield

Pots of coffee were poured, a guitar softly played from within the small, lakeside house and loud chatter and laughter echoed through the chilly air. “It’s going to be a good night,” said Audrey Hewins of Oxford, who founded Starborn Support in 2006 to assist and provide emotional support to people worldwide who feel they’ve […]