PARIS — A former Rumford official pleaded not guilty to felony child pornography charges in court Tuesday. Jeremy Vashaw, 41, waived his right to have felony charges of dissemination of sexually explicit material and possession of sexually explicit materials read aloud during an arraignment hearing in Oxford County Superior Court. According to a grand jury indictment, […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Paris: Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Mount Tom Snowmobile Club, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Assessors, 8 a.m., Town Office Newry: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Otisfield: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town […]
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Temporary boilers to be installed at Oxford Hills Middle School
PARIS — Two propane boilers, able to heat the entire Oxford Hills Middle School complex, are set to arrive at the end of next week, according to SAD 17 Facilities Director Nelson Baillargeon. The boilers will be used as temporary heat until the wood pellet boiler arrives in February. The propane boilers will then be […]
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Oxford County deputies join human trafficking task force
PARIS — Deputies at the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office are joining the larger, statewide push to curb human trafficking through the creation of a new task force. Last April, the state legislature passed LD 1730 to assist the victims of human trafficking with support groups and funding. Since passage, local law enforcement agencies have participated in a […]
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Harrison town manager embattled in cat feud defends comments
HARRISON — Embattled Town Manager George “Bud” Finch defended comments he made earlier this week suggesting he was indifferent to animal welfare as taken out out of context by the media. A story from WGME 13, which ran in the Bangor Daily News on Friday, quoted an animal welfare advocate who said Finch told her that […]
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State to fund Paris traffic study
PARIS — The Maine Department of Transportation will look into easing traffic congestion in downtown in a study later this year. Town Manager Amy Bernard told selectmen Monday night that the MDOT has agreed to fund a new study analyzing traffic patterns in and around Market Square, after backing off an initial suggestion that Paris cover […]
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Paris business owner says code enforcer OK’d signs
PARIS — A business owner fined by the town for putting store signs up prematurely said town officials gave him permission to do so. Joshua Tice said Wednesday afternoon that the town code enforcement officer gave him clearance to place signs for his businesses, Perfect Touch, L/A Luxury Limousine and Harris Brothers Rubbish Removal, even though […]
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Norway school-supply drive helps 25 students
NORWAY — A total of 25 students were outfitted with backpacks filled with school supplies as they returned to school this week after a generous outpouring of donations to a Norway Town Office drive from local residents. The campaign was started less than two weeks ago by Norway General Assistance Administrator Shannon Moxcey after receiving […]
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Paris to warn former property owners to settle tax debts
PARIS — The town will issue a formal notification to people living on town-foreclosed properties, requiring them to begin paying the back taxes or face possible eviction. Selectmen authorized Town Manager Amy Bernard to issue a letter to eight residents urging them to settle their debts or agree to a repayment plan. The notices, which will […]
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Paris eyeing utility district land for riverside park
PARIS — The town intends to ask the Paris Utility District to sell a piece of property along the Little Androscoggin River, which residents have eyed as a potential site for a park, despite warnings that a sale simply isn’t feasible. Following a closed-door meeting late Monday night, selectmen gave Town Manager Amy Bernard permission to […]